Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Casual at St Vincents Health Australia Group Support Services

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

52.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physiotherapy, Orthopaedics, Acute ward care, Clinical reasoning, Soft tissue injury management, Spinal injury management, Peripheral joint injury management, Patient assessment, Clinical documentation, Multidisciplinary teamwork, Plastics inpatient care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Orthopaedics Casual Weekend Position & Public Holidays 4 - 6 hour shift duration Flexible roster Friendly and dynamic team Classifications for this position will be VB1 – VB4 ($45 - $52 per hour plus a casual loading fee of 25%). About the Role An opportunity currently exists for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Weekend team. You will be involved in assessing and treating Orthopaedic and Plastics inpatients on the weekends and public holidays. Applicants will need to have excellent orthopaedic and acute ward skills. This position is a 4 - 6 hour shift on weekends/public holidays. It is an expectation that staff work a shift every 6 weeks. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join a cohesive and progressive integrated team, committed to excellence in clinical practice, research, service improvement and professional development. Duties include Provide appropriate clinical management for all orthopaedic and plastics patients. Assessment, planning and treatment including education for all orthopaedic inpatients. Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing, medical and other Allied Health staff via documentation and handovers. Advising on the care of orthopaedic inpatients in outlying wards when requested. Your contribution Degree in Physiotherapy Current AHPRA Registration Relevant post graduate qualifications (completed or working towards completion) Extensive experience in managing a wide range of physiotherapy conditions, in particular soft tissue injuries, spinal and peripheral joint injuries. High level of clinical reasoning and clinical knowledge What we offer Salary packaging- increase your take home pay Employee Assistance Program Staff Health Centre CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks – if applicable 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). Contact: Jessica Knight, Physiotherapy Workforce Lead, jessica.knight@svha.org.au Closing Date: 24 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 Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. 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Responsibilities

The physiotherapist will assess and treat orthopaedic and plastics inpatients during weekends and public holidays. They are responsible for clinical management, patient education, and communicating outcomes to the multidisciplinary healthcare team.