Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist – Grade 1

Physiotherapy Team

Permanent Part Time or Full Time - up to 80 hours a fortnight

Allied Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement 2021- 2026, VA4 - AF13, $37.53684 - $45.63947 per hour (excluding allowances)

No two days are the same as a Physiotherapist. An exciting opportunity exists to join our Physiotherapy team at West Gippsland Healthcare Group. We have a team of experienced and dynamic Grade 1, 2 and 3 Physiotherapists to assist you with career development, help you through the challenges and most importantly, to provide high quality care to our community. We are located in a purpose-built Allied Health / Community Rehabilitation Centre situated at West Gippsland Hospital.

Physiotherapy services include the following areas:

- Acute inpatient units including Surgical, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, General Medical and Maternity

- Emergency Department and Short Stay Unit

- Sub-Acute Unit: Geriatric Evaluation and Management and Transition Care Program

- Aged Care Services at Cooinda Lodge and Andrews House residential aged care facilities

- Community Rehabilitation Service, Prehabilitation, OAHKS and Outpatients

- Rehabilitation Groups including: Cardiac Rehab, Pulmonary Rehab, Parkinsons Group, Hip and Knee Groups, and Strength and Balance Group

- Community and Allied Health Team (Domiciliary Service)

The successful applicant will work in a rotational position. Our physiotherapy department encourages and supports staff attending professional development activities. All staff participate in a supervision program where support and mentoring is provided.

This is a great opportunity for a physiotherapist to develop a range of skills and experience in a supported and dynamic team environment while enjoying a fantastic lifestyle exploring beautiful Gippsland.

The preferred candidate will have:

- A Degree in Physiotherapy

- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - Physiotherapy Board

- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- The ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

IMPORTANT : Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

- Flexible working arrangements

- Professional development

- Access to employee assistance program

- Salary packaging

- Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description . Applications must be submitted via seek.com.au and must include a current CV and a covering letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Kristy Dougheney, Acting Physiotherapy Manager, 03 5623 0640 or [email protected]

Applications close on 06 November 2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.