Physiotherapist Transition Care Program

Job Description:

Grade 2 Transition Care Program Physiotherapist

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Based in Kew
• Part time (2 days/week) Maternity Leave position until 9/5/2027, with potential for additional days of work during May and June 2026

About the Role

An opportunity currently exists for a Grade 2 physiotherapist to join the Transition Care Program. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing high quality, overall physiotherapy management to patients admitted within the Transition Care Program at the St Georges Campus in Kew of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. The role is also responsible for supervision of students, Grade 1 staff, and Allied Health Assistants and supporting progression of the Transition Care Program work plan.

Applications from current grade two physiotherapists or suitably experienced grade one physiotherapists will be considered. Relevant postgraduate qualifications would also be highly regarded. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join a cohesive and progressive integrated team, committed to excellence in clinical practice, research and professional development.
 

Must have, or be currently eligible for, National Physiotherapist Registration.

Classifications for this position will range between VB1 – VB4 ($90,235.60 - $103,724.40 per annum, pro rata).

Duties include

• Appropriate, timely and effective physiotherapy management of Transition Care Program clients across home-based and bed-based settings.
• Assessment, planning and treatment, including client goal setting in consultation with patient/family/carers as appropriate
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues by communicating client assessment and treatment outcomes effectively with other team members, and contributing to team meetings.
• Clinical supervision and teaching of physiotherapy students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, as  required
• Develop and promote new initiatives regarding service provision

Your Contribution

• Recent experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management of aged care clients, in a subacute health or community setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Experience with student supervision
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Home visiting experience (desirable)

What we offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Culture of continuous improvement

Transition Care Program

The Transition Care Program which is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and State and Territories. St Vincent’s Transition Care Program is resourced to follow the client through the service system and avoid unnecessary extension of hospital admissions and/or premature admission to residential care.

The intent of the Transition Care Program is to provide short-term support and active management for older people at the interface of the acute/subacute and residential aged care sectors.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contact: Stephanie Allan, Transition Care Program Manager, stephanie.allan@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

10 May 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. 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.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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