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Allied Health Therapist

  • Clayton, VIC, Australia, 3168
  • Full time
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Make a meaningful impact every day

At VMCH, our Allied Health team plays a vital role in supporting older people to live with dignity, independence, and wellbeing. Corpus Christi, our welcoming aged care residence in Clayton, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Allied Health Professional to join our multidisciplinary team for a 12-month parental leave contract.

Whether your background is in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Podiatry, or another allied health discipline, you will be part of a supportive environment where your expertise truly matters.

About the role

In this role, you will:

  • Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred allied health services to residents
  • Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and implement evidence‑based interventions
  • Work collaboratively with nursing, lifestyle, and clinical teams to optimise resident outcomes
  • Support mobility, functional independence, pain management, and overall wellbeing
  • Maintain accurate documentation in line with Aged Care Quality Standards
  • Contribute to falls prevention, reablement, and restorative care programs
  • Build strong, respectful relationships with residents, families, and colleagues

VMCH. Caring communities, vibrant careers.

About you

You will bring:

  • A recognised qualification in your allied health discipline
  • Current AHPRA or relevant professional registration
  • Experience in aged care, community health, or rehabilitation (preferred but not essential)
  • Strong assessment, communication, and clinical reasoning skills
  • A warm, empathetic approach and commitment to resident dignity
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check, and proof of work rights in Australia

What’s possible

  • Rewarding work, within a supportive environment
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities
  • Competitive salary + salary package (with potential for increased take-home pay)
  • Flexible, family friendly work culture
  • Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members, with confidential counselling if ever needed (incl. personal assistance)
  • Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire
  • Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner (optional)
  • Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives

About VMCH

VMCH is a Catholic, for-purpose organisation providing aged care, disability services, retirement living, home care, specialist education and affordable housing across Victoria. With more than 100 years of experience, our workforce of 3,600+ employees and 440 volunteers deliver services to more than 11,000 people. Guided by our values of Love, Joy, Courage and Hospitality, we are committed to helping people live their best lives and creating genuine places of belonging for all.

Apply now and become part of the VMCH family.

 

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