Grade 3 Casual Physiotherapist - General Medicine at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

60.21315

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Clinical Management, Assessment, Communication, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Supervision, Discharge Planning, Consultancy, Documentation, Patient Care, Professional Development, Acute Care, Physiotherapy Management, Team Coordination, Ward Meetings, Handover Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Grade 3 Physiotherapist – Timely Emergency Care / General Medicine Casual Position: 6 hour shifts on Saturday / Sunday / Public Holidays Work commencing February 2026 Senior leadership opportunity Friendly and dynamic team About the Role An opportunity currently exists for an experienced qualified senior physiotherapist to join the physiotherapy department on a casual basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing high quality, overall physiotherapy management and expert discharge planning to the acute general medical patients as part of the Timely Emergency Care initiative (TEC), based at the Fitzroy campus of St Vincent’s Hospital. This position involves taking a leadership role within weekend workforce and on the general medicine multidisciplinary team. Applications from current grade two and three physiotherapists will be considered. 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 be VB7 – VC1 ($52.70000 - $60.21315 per hour) plus 25% casual loading. Duties include Provide leadership and co-ordination of the general medicine units across a weekend. Provide assessment and clinical management to patients in the acute general medical units. Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing, medical and other Allied Health staff via documentation. Provide a tertiary level of consultancy in outlying wards as required. Involvement in multidisciplinary ward meetings and planning. Provide supervision for other weekend physiotherapy staff and Allied Health Assistants, as required. Communicate accurate handover information for ongoing physiotherapy management for all patients. Your contribution Minimum seven years of post-graduate experience. Post-graduate qualification in relevant area of physiotherapy (or working towards) would be highly regarded. Broad experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management in an acute setting. Demonstrated leadership skills and extensive experience in the supervision and professional development of physiotherapists, students and support staff. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. What we offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling 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). Contact person: Benjamin Tarrant, Cardiorespiratory Team Leader, Benjamin.tarrant@svha.org.au OR Jessica Knight, Physiotherapy Workforce Lead, Jessica.knight@svha.org.au Closing Date: 9 February 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 successful applicant will provide high-quality physiotherapy management and expert discharge planning for acute general medical patients. They will also take a leadership role within the weekend workforce and the general medicine multidisciplinary team.