The posting
Allied Health Clinical Educator (Physiotherapist)
Grade 3 role, Fixed Term (12 months), 30 hours per week
Primarily based at Cabrini Malvern and Monash University Frankston
Commencing Feb 2027
We’re building for the better!
By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year.
At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.
About Allied Health services Allied Health is a rapidly expanding and highly integrated service at Cabrini. The department plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the organisation.
What the role involves
We are seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to lead our allied health education and student program at Cabrini. The Allied Health Clinical Educator is responsible for coordinating student placements, supporting clinical supervisors, building university partnerships and promoting a culture of learning, teaching and professional development across Allied Health services. This role is a co-funded role, in partnership with Monash University, and as such, includes specific duties related to Monash Physiotherapy education and must be held by a Physiotherapist.
This a part-time (30 hours per week) fixed term role commencing in February 2027. The role is primarily based at Cabrini Malvern but involves visiting other Cabrini sites and teaching undergraduate physiotherapists approximately one day per week at Monash University Frankston.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate Allied Health and Allied Health Assistant student placements across Cabrini.
- Support and develop clinical supervisors through education, mentoring and resources.
- Foster strong partnerships with universities and education providers.
- Teach undergraduate physiotherapy students at Monash University Frankston
- Lead student orientation, placement and evaluation processes.
- Contribute to staff education, professional development and inter-professional learning initiatives.
- Develop educational resources and support innovative learning opportunities.
- Coordinate Safe Moves training and other education programs.
About you
You are a passionate clinician and educator who enjoys developing students, supporting colleagues and creating positive learning experiences.
You will have
- Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent), highly recommended.
- Experience in clinical education and student supervision.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and effective feedback.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Clinical experience in hospital-based physiotherapy
What we offer
- Generous salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax-free per year, plus an additional $2,650 in meal & entertainment benefits
- Access to a range of retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services
- Access to discounter Myki commuter discount fares
- A commitment to health and well-being initiatives including discounted access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Convenient locations near shops, cafes, and public transport
Interested? For further information view the full position description here or contact Katie Dixon, Director of Allied Health on 03 9508 5222
Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate – so don’t wait to get your application in.
Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.
Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.
Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect
MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI
Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.
