Allied Health Wellness Assessor

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Plena Healthcare, now part of the Australian Unity Group, seeks an experienced Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist for a full-time onsite role in Melbourne focused on telehealth and advisory work rather than hands-on therapy. As an Allied Health Wellness Assessor you will conduct home and community wellness assessments, identify needs and goals, and develop evidence-informed recommendations to boost independence and quality of life, while collaborating with clients, advocates and internal teams and contributing to quality improvement. Success hinges on 3+ years’ clinical experience, strong functional assessment and goal-setting skills, clear empathetic communication, and comfort working autonomously in a hybrid, values-driven team. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight telehealth, advisory work, outcomes and collaboration, provide concrete examples of impact, and email [email protected].

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist looking to step away from hands-on therapy but still make a meaningful impact on people’s health and independence?

Plena Healthcare now proudly part of the Australian Unity Group, specialises in mobile allied health across residential and community aged care. We are passionate about wellbeing and enabling older people to live a more fulfilled and healthy life.

We are excited to announce a newly developed purpose-driven role of an Allied Health Wellness Assessor within our service offering. This position is perfect for clinicians who want to apply their expertise in telehealth and advisory work, conducting structured wellness assessments and providing evidence-based recommendations, all without a direct in-person caseload.

This newly created role will involve:

• Conducting telehealth wellness assessments for clients in home care and community settings
• Using your clinical expertise to identify client needs, strengths, and wellness goals
• Developing comprehensive, evidence-informed recommendations that enhance independence and quality of life
• Collaborating with clients, their advocates, and internal teams including broader clinical teams to support optimal client outcomes
• Participating in team discussions, quality improvement initiatives, and training to shape best-practice approaches

This role is assessment and advisory-focused, giving you the chance to stay connected to clinical practice while working autonomously and flexibly.

To be successful:

• Qualified and experienced Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist, minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Have a strong understanding of functional assessment, goal setting, clinical recommendations and wellness planning.
• Want a role without hands-on therapy caseloads.
• Have collaborative multidisciplinary health advocacy skills within a growth mindset.
• Be driven by team and individual performance goals.
• Communicate clearly, empathetically, and professionally.
• Can work independently while contributing to a supportive, quality-driven team culture.

This role suits professionals who are client-centred, analytical, consultative and motivated by making a real difference to peoples’ lives.

What We Offer:

• Flexible work arrangements - hybrid in office and work from home
• Impactful work - influence wellness outcomes and contribute to evidence-based care planning
• Autonomy + support - work independently within a supportive and values-driven team
• Work-life balance - no in-person therapy caseload, reduced travel, and flexible scheduling
• Competitive salary - reflective of experience
• Biannual Shine Days - Additional wellbeing leave

If you’re an experienced Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist ready to leverage your skills in a telehealth and advisory role, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and join a team committed to wellness, reablement, and client-centred care.

General enquiries can be directed to [email protected]