Physiotherapist Grade 1 at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

85872.8

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physiotherapy Management, Clinical Management, Interpersonal Communication, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Teamwork, Patient Management, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Service Provision Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Full Time / Fixed Term until 7 July 2026 Challenging and rewarding work environment Friendly and dynamic team About the Role An opportunity currently exists for a suitably qualified, experienced physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy department. The successful applicant will join a supportive, team-oriented department, which offers rotations across Fitzroy, Kew and Hawthorn campuses through Musculoskeletal, Neurosciences, Cardiorespiratory, Emergency, Mental Health and Rehabilitation areas. The position is responsible for providing high quality, overall objective physiotherapy management for the patients in the Units allocated and any other workload as directed. You will usually rotate every 4 months, and cross campus work is involved. Rostered weekend and public holiday is also a requirement. 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 VA3 – VA7 ($70,590.00 - $85,872.80 per annum). Duties include Provide appropriate clinical management for all patients in the units covered Represent patient/physiotherapy issues at relevant meetings, including team / family / multidisciplinary / departmental meetings Maintain effective communication with other team members with active contribution to multidisciplinary team meetings and comprehensive handovers Develop and promote new initiatives regarding service provision Your Contribution Experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management in a health care setting Experience working in a team Good interpersonal communication skills 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). Contact: Kat Tarrant, Interim Workforce and Innovations Lead e. kathryn.tarrant@svha.org.au Closing Date: 26 March 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 position is responsible for providing high quality, overall objective physiotherapy management for allocated patients within assigned units, which involves rotations across Musculoskeletal, Neurosciences, Cardiorespiratory, Emergency, Mental Health, and Rehabilitation areas. Duties also include representing patient/physiotherapy issues at various meetings and maintaining effective communication with team members.