Reference Number: [[id]]:  [[title]]  Employment Type: [[filter2]]  Location: [[custJobl]]   About Northern Health:  As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hourâs drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourneâs North is fast becoming the place to be.   Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 3 Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists to join the Older Persons Care Hub.  Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourneâs rapidly growing outer north.  Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.  About the Role: The Older Persons Care Hub (OPCH) aims to provide rapid short- term interventions to older people in their homes who are at high-risk of hospital presentations.   The Grade 3 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing interdisciplinary assessment and intervention for older adults presenting with frailty and or falls issues.  This role is responsible for: The OPCH is a rapid response short term program for older adults living in the community who are at risk of presenting to hospital with frailty and or falls risks.  Services will be provided in the clientâs home and involve short term intervention, such as provision of aids to address or minimize falls risks.  The interdisciplinary team will provide relevant falls education and facilitate referrals to other services within the community. The Grade 3 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist will carry a caseload and will be recognized as a clinical expert in falls assessment and management.  The Grade 3 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist will be required to work Saturday, Sundays and public holidays. Job share will be considered. The hours of work would be 8.00am -4.30pm.  As Allied Health services and programs at Northern Health continue to develop and evolve to meet the increasing demand of servicing the Northern growth corridor the role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours and may include working after hours. The senior clinician maybe required to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, and partner organisations.  Compliance with mandatory training as per NH Policy is a requirement of this role. Failure to complete this training within required timeframes may result in a suspension of duties until training is complete  To be successful in this role you will have: A minimum of seven years of relevant clinical experience Demonstrates expertise in falls and falls management Proven experience to work with complex clients and working understanding of community referral pathways Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to promote evidence-based practice Possesses practical negotiation and conflict resolution skills  Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description . Alternatively, you can contact Nicky Tully, CTS Clinical Coordinator on 0409 198 061  Applications clo se 15 April 2026  Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.  Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new âThriveâ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
