Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Leave Cover

Job Description:

• Full Time / Permanent position

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Friendly and dynamic team

About the Role

An opportunity currently exists for an experienced physiotherapist to join the physiotherapy department providing backfill across our campuses. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing high quality, overall physiotherapy management to patients of the Fitzroy or Kew campus of St. Vincent’s Hospital, as directed by the Workforce manager. The role is also responsible for supervision of students, Grade 1 staff, and Allied Health Assistants and taking a leadership role within the department and other duties as directed/delegated.

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. This opportunity will allow you to use your broad range of acute and subacute physiotherapy assessment and treatment knowledge.

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

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

Duties include

• Provide appropriate clinical management for delegated patients

• Assessment, planning and treatment including education for all patients

• Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing, medical and other Allied Health staff via documentation and handovers, to an exceptional level.

• 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 in a board range of acute and sub-acute health care settings

• 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

What we offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Culture of continuous improvement

Physiotherapy Department
The Physiotherapy Department provides high quality clinical services across a spectrum of acute, sub-acute and outpatient services. The Department works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment and a range of therapeutic services to optimise patient care and maximise function. The Department is committed to fostering excellence in evidence based clinical care, research and education.

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: Jessica Knight, Interim Physiotherapy Manager, jessica.knight@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

18 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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