• A multidisciplinary team who work across a range of education, clinical, research and advocacy activities.
• A state-wide service, and the only service in Victoria that focuses on providing medical care for adults.
• The Centre provides education and training to health and disability practitioners

About Monash Health

Monash Health is Victoria's largest public health service. We are proud to provide healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne's population, across the entire life-span from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 18,000 employees work at over 40 care locations across south eastern Melbourne, including Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, Kingston Centre, Cranbourne Centre, and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities. For more information please visit www.monashhealth.org.

About Monash Doctors

There are more than 900 Junior Medical staff positions at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties, to help grow your career. We offer unparalleled opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service.

About CDDH

The Centre for Developmental Disability Health (CDDH) is a multidisciplinary team who work across a range of education, clinical, research and advocacy activities to improve the health of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

CDDH is a state-wide service, and the only service in Victoria that focuses on providing medical care for adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Our experienced Developmental Disability Medical Specialists provide detailed assessments and reviews of people referred to CDDH by the community and by inpatient services to address medical, psychiatric and social issues. We also lead the innovation and delivery of services that support our patients to access necessary healthcare.

The Centre provides education and training to health and disability practitioners, as well as undergraduate students, to enable the development of positive attitudes and a sound knowledge base in relation to the health issues of people with developmental disabilities.

The Centre contributes to the development of policy and practice in relation to the healthcare of adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through a range of activities including dialogue with policy makers, comment on discussion papers and submissions to commissions and enquiries.

The Centre also has a research arm dedicated to developing the understanding of the needs of people with a developmental and/or intellectual disability.

About the Role

2 x 0.4 EFT roles within CDDH

To provide high quality medical care for adults with an Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability across Victoria. Services are provided in a manner consistent with the Monash Health iCare values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

• Provide clinical assessment and management of adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities referred to the service.
• Provide clinical leadership through active involvement in patient care.
• Be available to medical and other health colleagues for consultation and liaison as appropriate regarding patient care, including inpatient settings.
• Participate in academic, research, education, training & supervision (both undergraduate and postgraduate).
• Participate in the Centre for Developmental Disability Health’s innovative services, such as the Disability Immunisation Support Service.
• Contribute to the professional and corporate life of Monash Health by participation in appropriate committees and forums.
• Contribute to ongoing service improvement and clinical and workforce innovation to ensure Monash Health provides high quality accessible Developmental Disability Medical Services, within the allocated resources, in order to meet the needs of patients.

What we offer

• Salary packaging
• Onsite discounted staff parking
• Continuing Medical Education funding
• Support for a hybrid work from home model

What you need:

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications
• Fellowship of the RACP or RACGP
• Working with Children's Certificate

How to Apply

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System only, which can be accessed by clicking Apply Now. Email applications will not be considered.