Access and Engagement Clinician, Grade 2

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About the Role

Join our team as an Access and Engagement Clinician, Grade 2 - Children's Health & Wellbeing Local on a part time (45 hours per fortnight) on and ongoing basis based in Cranbourne. 

Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Access and Engagement Clinician will be responsible for providing high quality service for children from 0-11 years and their families through skilled triage and assessment, service navigation, care coordination and consultation to internal and external stakeholders. They will support the team to achieve maximal operational effectiveness and create strong partnerships within and outside of Monash Health. 
 

• Provide high quality services to children 0-11 years and their families 
  
• Provide seamless coordination of clinical and operational activities including skills in organisation, planning and priority setting 
  
• Support the intake, triage, assessment and engagement for children and their families 
  
• Demonstrate high quality assessment of risk and prioritisation and understanding of when to seek support or guidance  
  
• Support and facilitate navigation for children and families
  
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Children's Local Service
  

This position is accepting applications from Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers.

About Us 

The Children's Health and Wellbeing Local is a new service that provides support, navigation and therapy that considers all aspects of a child's life from 0-11 years. The service provides wellbeing support, care coordination and therapeutic intervention to help children and families where there are concerns about developmental, behavioural and mental health concerns. The Children's Local Service is combined between community health, mental health, and family support services. 

The team works to support priority populations across Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia local government areas with a main site in Cranbourne and satellite sites throughout the catchment. 

About You 

 
You are seeking a new opportunity to work collaboratively with a passionate interdisciplinary team to deliver a range of specialist medical and allied health services to make a real difference. To ensure your success in this role, you will have the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:  
 

• Qualification in Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy or Social Work 
  
• Experience in your field including clinical knowledge in child development and/or mental health 
  
• Understanding of current, relevant theory, practice knowledge and evidence in clinical practice  
  
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team 
  
• Dedicated to safe best practice and quality care   
  
• Committed to the delivery of patient centred care and patient advocacy   
  
• Current Drivers Licence   
  

Qualification and licence requirements are available within the supportive documentation. 

In Return 

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria's largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.
  

At Monash Health, you'll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Elise Colgrave - Community Service Manager on

Supportive Documentation can be found here.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. 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 accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the 'Application Guide'. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 30 November 2025

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