Title:  Team Leader Community Rehab Program

Team Leader - Community Rehabilitation Program

• Permanent ongoing role | 32 hours per week
• Wantirna Health | Friendly neighborhood environment with convenient access to transport 
• Lead a multidisciplinary Allied Health Team

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

The Community Rehabilitation Programs offers short term goal directed rehabilitation aimed at improving client’s function and independence following a change due to a recent acute medical / health event. The multidisciplinary team provides clinical services to a wide range of clients who have a variety of conditions. The program is offered across four sites – Wantirna, Peter James, Angliss & Lilydale – or in the community.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Allied Health or Nursing professional to take on the role of Team Leader. In this leadership position, you will work with the other Senior Clinicians and the Community Rehabilitation Manager to drive the professional and operational performance of the interdisciplinary teams and ensure key performance indicators and targets for the program are achieved monthly. This role is expected to lead and develop the operations of the program whilst providing leadership support and clinical advice to other Eastern Health services as required. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A relevant professional qualification in a health-related field with associated registration

• Strong clinical and leadership experience, preferably in a rehabilitation environment 

• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and implementing evidence-based practice 

• Sound communication skills, including the ability to navigate complex, difficult or sensitive conversations 

• High level of analytical thinking & skill involving research, benchmarking & resource identification including innovative service delivery models 

• Experience with understanding of the broader health system, including community services and referral pathways  

• A deep commitment to delivering & supporting high-quality, person-centered care through collaboration with others and development of individuals and the team 

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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Contact Person: Stephanie Corin

Contact Number: 0482 132 421

Contact Email: stephanie.corin@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 7th December 2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

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Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day