Our People and Culture

Welcome to One Central Health, where collaboration and community are at the heart of everything we do.

Inside Our Clinics | Who We Are

We believe that the best client care happens when brilliant minds work together, which is why we’ve built a multi-disciplinary allied health team rooted in mutual support, open communication, and shared expertise.

Here, you aren’t just working alongside other clinicians—you are part of a professional family that celebrates each other’s successes, navigates challenges together, and constantly inspires one another to grow.

Our Values | The Foundation On Which We Grow

With collaboration, mutual respect and continuous learning at our core, these are our values:

Client-Centred Care – Putting the people we support at the centre of what we do.
Collaboration – Working together, sharing knowledge and supporting each other.
Clinical Excellence – Continuing to learn, develop and provide high-quality professional care.
Continuous Improvement – Always looking for better ways to work, solve problems and improve client care.

The evidence lies in the way we co-operate across disciplines, lift each other up, recognise both individual and team efforts, and endeavour to continue the learning and grow.

Behind The Care | People Bringing Our Values To Life

Our culture is shaped by the incredible people who walk through our doors every day. Below, you’ll meet the faces that bring our values to life—a multidisciplinary collective of passionate, skilled clinicians and support staff who embody our commitment to collaborative care.

Annette Sparks
Finance and Compliance Officer and Plan Manager

Carmen Watene Thank you for organising Bahjo's farewell - it was SUPERB in all aspects, and the gift was spectacular! — Carmen Watene
Client Liaison Officer

Ciana Cripps
Positive Behaviour Support & ABA Therapy Practitioner

Isabella Penniment
Registered Psychologist, Autism Assessment Team Lead, and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Jayda Ristevski
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

Jessica Byas
Jess has shown such a huge leap in her clinical growth in such a short space of time as an OT. The quality of her clinical report writing is exceptional, and Jess confdently navigates new areas of practice, with such a strong foundation in the OT process and clinical reasoning. — Jessica Byas
Occupational Therapist

Kelly
Kelly, your efforts to always make the South Lake office feel like a nice place for our clients and sta to visit and work, do not go unnoticed. Whether it is redesigning the waiting area, through to cleaning chairs and many other things - we are lucky to have you put in so much care and thought into all that you do. — Kelly
Senior Client Liaison Officer

Kylie Rigg
Clinical Manager & Registered Psychologist

Michael Perry
Registered Psychologist & Psychology Team Lead

Michelle Brankovic
Senior Speech Pathologist and Autism Assessor

Zeynup Erturk
Provisionally Registered Psychologist

Each member of our team brings a unique perspective, a wealth of expertise, and a shared dedication to helping our community thrive. We don’t just practice care; we live it, learn together, and support one another to ensure you receive the highest quality holistic support possible.

Team Building | Fun Ways We Collaborate

In October, we enjoyed a wonderful “team building” afternoon, an important workplace activity because it breaks down perceived barriers between disciplines, builds interpersonal trust and morale, and improves overall communication and collaboration.

We played an exciting game of ‘Blood on the Clocktower’, and even though the theme is somewhat ‘murderous’, we all had a good laugh playing townsfolk, outsiders and minions, all trying our best to find the demon murdering our kin.

Our ‘storyteller’ – Psychologist Michael, took his job very seriously, managing characters and secret night actions with ease.

And at the end of the day – a GOOD TIME was had by ALL!

Recognising Our People | Squad Shoutouts

We believe that lifting each other up is just as important as the care we deliver. That is why we love celebrating the faces behind our care through our staff recognition awards and routine “Squad Shoutouts.”

Whether it is navigating a complex clinical milestone, offering a helping hand on a busy afternoon, or simply bringing good energy to the clinic, we make it a priority to loudly recognize the everyday wins that keep us connected. These awards aren’t just about performance; they are a direct reflection of our team bringing our core values to life and cheering each other on every single step of the way.

So What’s a Squad Shoutout?

Every month, our team members have the chance to nominate a colleague who has gone above and beyond, has lifted someone up, has showed care in what they do, and has demonstrated one of our four core values:

From supporting a colleague through a difficult day, to solving a complicated systems problem — sometimes simply making someone’s day a little brighter — we notice each other. And we think that’s worth celebrating.

These awards aren’t just about performance; they are a direct reflection of our team bringing our core values to life and cheering each other on every single step of the way.

This month’s nominations include:

And the winner is:

Join Our Team | The Perks Of A Career With Us

If you are looking for a place where your passion meets true professional growth, you belong here!

"Joining the multidisciplinary team at One Central Health means more than just filling a role—it means accelerating your career in an environment that actively invests in your future."

A career with us prioritises clinical excellence, with structured mentorship, genuine collaboration, generous PD pathways, and opportunities to lift each other up. You will be rewarded with employee benefits like:

Growth and mentorship
PD Funding

TWO dedicated ‘Wellness Days’
Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Work life balance
Regular employee recognition and care

We’re always interested in hearing from people who want to make a difference — whether you’re an experienced clinician, an emerging professional, an administration specialist, or someone with skills that could strengthen our wider team.