Grade 3 Physiotherapist at St Vincents Health Australia Group Support Services

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

118981.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physiotherapy, Clinical leadership, Service planning, Rehabilitation, Disability support, Staff supervision, Patient assessment, Clinical education, Service improvement, Research, Community-based service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Challenging and rewarding work environment Senior leadership opportunity Permanent / Part time, (15.2 hours per week) About the Role An exciting opportunity currently exists for a Grade 3 physiotherapist to join the Health Independence Programs team, working within Polio Services Victoria. The physiotherapist will deliver high quality physiotherapy assessment, service planning and direct clinical service provision for clients with a history of polio. In addition, to provide clinical and service leadership to the PSV service, including providing clinical direction, leading service improvement changes and ensuring supervision of physiotherapy staff within PSV. Delivery of education to clients and health professionals is also a requirement of the role. Essential to work Wednesdays & Thursdays Provide safe and effective physiotherapy assessment, intervention, referral and service planning Provide clinical leadership Work collaboratively with the Polio Services team to provide ongoing education and advice to clients and health professionals regarding the physiotherapy management of people with a history of contracting polio Lead service improvement initiatives relevant to PSV and/or the HIP physiotherapy service Provide guidance, support and supervision of physiotherapy staff within the HIP PSV service Involvement with and / or encouragement of research relevant to polio Classifications for this position will range from classification range Physiotherapist Grade 3 VB7 - VC1 ($104,135 - $118,981 per annum pro rata for part time). Your Contribution Bachelor of Physiotherapy, or other relevant degree Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as a physiotherapist Minimum of seven (7) years’ post-graduate experience in a relevant field of rehabilitation and /or community based service and /or field of disability Post-graduate experience in a relevant field of disability and or rehabilitation and or community based service Research experience desirable Current Victorian Drivers Licence A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain 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! Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals Culture of continuous improvement About Health Independence Program The Health Independence Programs (HIP) consists of multidisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation programs, complex care services and specialist clinics operating across various campuses of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. Polio Services Victoria is part of the Disability Stream, based at St Vincent’s Fitzroy. The service offers a supportive and dynamic team environment which focuses on patient-centred care. 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 Andrea Thomson andrea.thomson@svha.org.au or 9231 4672 Closing Date: 17 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 deliver high-quality clinical assessment and service planning for clients with a history of polio. Additionally, the role involves providing clinical leadership, staff supervision, and leading service improvement initiatives within the Health Independence Programs team.