Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.

Position Summary

Clinical Partner – Access

• Permanent Part Time
• Eastern Health
• Wantirna Health

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

This exciting and key new role has been created to provide support to Eastern Health’s Access unit through the addition of dedicated senior medical expertise. The role will involve contributing to the development of unit pathways and guidelines, provision of written and verbal advice to the Eastern Health Executive and Senior Leadership Team members and direction to Access Unit Staff. The fractional nature of the position reflects that the role will primarily involve strategic input and contributions to unit development however regular attendance at key meetings will be required as will coordination of negotiations between units to establish agreements regarding responsibilities for care. It is expected that the optimal workflows and tasks undertaken as part of this role will evolve over time based on regular reflection, feedback and evaluation.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A commitment to Eastern Health values.
• Unrestricted registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Fellow of an Australasian Medical College
• Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels
• Demonstrated understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment .

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here !

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry,  apply today!

Please note: 

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team .

For additional resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here: Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health  

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**

Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.