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

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

103724.4

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physiotherapy, Clinical management, Acute care, Sub-acute care, Student supervision, Multidisciplinary team collaboration, Quality improvement, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, Communication, Leadership

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 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. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The physiotherapist will provide high-quality clinical management, assessment, and treatment for patients across acute and sub-acute settings. Additionally, the role involves supervising students and junior staff while contributing to departmental leadership and service improvement initiatives.