Casual Physiotherapist

Peninsula Health; City of Frankston; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a casual Grade 1-2 Physiotherapist to join the Peninsula Health Care Group. You will deliver safe physiotherapy across acute, subacute and community settings, working with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, evidence-based care.

Shifts are weekday casual, with opportunities across multiple sites and services. The role emphasizes professional development, collaboration, and comprehensive discharge planning, with onsite parking and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Currently registered with AHPRA as a physiotherapist.
• Ability to perform high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
• Commitment to professional practice and ongoing development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams and in subacute/acute settings (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective physiotherapy services across acute, subacute and community settings.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver care.
• Support discharge planning and client-centred management.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Physiotherapy assessment

Discharge planning

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Subacute/acute/community experience

Onsite parking

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport access

EAP participation

Education & training access

Tools

None

Job description

• Classification: Physiotherapist Grade 1 Year 1 - Year 5 (VA3 - VA7)* or Grade 2 Year 1 - Year 4 (VB1 - VB4)* Plus Super

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

The Grade 1 or 2 Physiotherapist is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, providing safe, personal, effective and connected Physiotherapy services to Peninsula Health clients across a range of settings, including acute, subacute and community services. Service delivery is determined by demand and undertaken with consideration to the individual Physiotherapist’s scope of practice. The role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, building and expanding professional skills to ensure clients receive the best possible service reflecting up-to-date evidence-based practice, demonstrating positive workplace behaviours and relationships at all times, and working within scope of practice.

This position is part of the casual physiotherapy pool and offers weekday casual shifts across Peninsula Care Group sites and settings. Shifts are matched to experience and may include inpatient acute and subacute services, outpatient services, community programs, and home-based care options.

Skills & Experience Required

• Current registration with AHPRA as a physiotherapist
• Demonstrated ability to competently perform high quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment and patient management, including thorough and appropriate discharge planning
• Commitment to physiotherapy practise in an appropriate and professional manner
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability and experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Previous experience working across subacute and acute inpatient, and community (including home based) settings (Desirable)
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.