Position Title Allied Health Clinician, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist Grade 2

Employment Status Limited Term Part Time

Location All Sites - Community & Continuing Care and Allied Health

Advertisement text • Great Opportunity for developing expertise in Falls prevention
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
• Salary Packaging Available
• Classification: PHYSIO GR 2 YR 1 (VB1) to YR 4 (VB4) OR OCC THER GR 2 YR1 (VF6) to GR2 YR 4 (VF9)
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Health Independence Program (HIP) supports people in the community, in ambulatory settings and in people’s homes, to improve and optimise a person’s independence and participation in in the community. The Grade 2 HIP physiotherapist will work within the Community Falls Prevention Service and the Community Care multidisciplinary outreach program.
The Grade 2 Physiotherapist will provide comprehensive assessment and management of clients at risk of falls and with complex health care needs. The physiotherapist will also be responsible for coordinating intensive, short-term interventions to clients with chronic health conditions and/or complex health needs. This role will facilitate collaborative, integrated care planning across acute and community-based services.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
Essential Criteria
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist.
• Current Australian Driver’s license.
• Demonstrated experience in providing comprehensive Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy assessment and rehabilitation of older clients.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable Criteria
• Experience in assessment and management of falls risk in older adults living in the community.
Experience in delivering home based interventions.
• Interest or experience in quality improvement activity.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
For further information on the Enterprise Agreement please refer to ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021 – 2026.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a current registration with AHPRA?
Essential: Do you have a current Australian Driver’s license?
Essential: Can you demonstrate competence in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy assessment and rehabilitation of elderly clients at risk of falls?
Essential: Do you have a high level of verbal and written communication skills?
Desirable: Can you demonstrate experience or interest in assessment and management of falls risk in community dwelling older people?
Desirable: Do you have experience in delivering home-based assessment and intervention?
Desirable: Can you demonstrate interest / experience in quality improvement activities?