• Exciting new program, be part of our growth
• Full Time, Ongoing position based in Cranbourne
• Supportive team environment where your ideas matter

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful.

About the Role

Primary Care Support Team, as part of the Community Assessment and Response Team (CART) offers a variety of programs that assist individuals to manage chronic health conditions, focusing on the assessment and delivery of client focused care. This is a new service in Monash Health and an exciting opportunity to be part of our growth.

The CART team consists of Allied Health Assistants, Care Coordinators, Community Development Workers, Counsellors, Diabetes Nurse Educators, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, and Podiatrists. We are committed to working with communities, families and individuals providing high quality, multidisciplinary programs which embrace client centred care, evidence based practice and the Social Model of Health.

We are looking forward to welcoming a Grade 2 Exercise Physiologist to be part of our growth. Based at our Cranbourne community site, this is a full time ongoing role working Monday to Friday.

A Day in the Life

Monash Health Primary Care Support is a dynamic service with dedicated, highly skilled multidisciplinary team. The Grade 2 Exercise Physiologist will provide individual evidence based exercise physiology assessment and intervention to clients with a wide range of clinical presentations, often presenting with multiple co-morbidity. They will also be involved in running groups.You will be provided with clinical supervision and support from a senior exercise physiologist as well as support from the leadership team.This role may suit an aspiring Grade 1 clinician with the relevant experience to step in to a Grade 2 role. 

What You Bring:

• Experience managing complex clients with multiple comorbidities 
• Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary team 
• Demonstrated commitment to best practice care 
• Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge 
• Your proactive and team player attitude 
• Your strong communication and interpersonal skills 

What you need:

• Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science or equivalent as per Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) approved courses 
• Meets eligibility criteria to be an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) 
• Current accreditation as an AEP (desirable)

In return we will provide:

• A supportive and cohesive team within a larger multidisciplinary setting 
• Professional development support and mentoring 
• Continual opportunities to use your drive for innovation to develop services to meet the changing landscape within the broader healthcare system

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Nataliya Shkuratova on 0407 961 386 or Belinda rata on 0404 466 049.

Monash Health is a great place to work

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• free vaccinations
• private health insurance at discounted rates
• health imaging services
• + more

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).