Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Inpatient Orthopaedic Ward

Loddon Mallee Local Health Service Network; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff health

Career development

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Staff gym & pool

Job summary

Bendigo Health in Victoria invites applications for a Physiotherapist - Inpatient Orthopaedic Ward (Grade 2 VB1 - VB4). This fixed term part-time position runs Oct 2026 to Jun 2027, with a fortnightly salary of $3,470.60 – $3,989.40, for 80 hours per fortnight.

Join our acute orthopaedic service to develop clinical, supervisory and leadership skills, contribute from pre-admission through recovery, and support student supervision within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Acute orthopaedic and hospital ward services
• Pre-admission clinic
• Hydrotherapy
• High-quality, prioritised physiotherapy care across hospital wards
• Supervision and development of physiotherapy students and junior staff

Job description

Work in an environment that offers:

• Support for career progression and development
• Be part of a high performing progressive team

The Position

Job Reference : 4677

Position Title: Physiotherapist - Inpatient Orthopaedic Ward
Classification: Grade 2 VB1 - VB4
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $3,470.60 - $3,989.40
Hours per fortnight: 80 with an ADO every 4 weeks
Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time (October 2026 - June 2027)

Other requirements: 2026 Flu Vaccination

The panel will review applications as they are received and interviews may be offered prior to close of advertisement.

Closing date: 18/10/2026

Love orthopaedics and musculoskeletal physiotherapy? Ready to grow your skills as a Grade 2 clinician?

Join our acute orthopaedic service and build your clinical, supervisory and leadership skills across the patient journey.

This varied role offers experience across:

• Acute orthopaedic and hospital ward services
• Pre-admission clinic
• Hydrotherapy
• High-quality, prioritised physiotherapy care across hospital wards
• Supervision and development of physiotherapy students and junior staff

An ideal opportunity for an early Grade 2 Physiotherapist looking to consolidate their practice, strengthen their orthopaedic and musculoskeletal expertise, and develop confidence in clinical supervision and leadership within a supportive team.

Bring your MSK interest. Grow your orthopaedic expertise. Build your leadership skills. Make a difference from pre-admission through to recovery.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Community and Continuing Care Division provides a broad range of high-quality, person-centred care programs and services to consumers in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Each service within the division is designed to ensure holistic care and improve the overall well-being of our patients and communities.

The Community Services team is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing outcomes of the communities in the Loddon Mallee with six regional offices. This team includes: Aged Care Assessment undertaken on behalf of My Aged Care; Community Allied Health; Community Care; Carer Support and Community Nursing & Home Care.

The Continuing Care team delivers high-quality services across the Loddon Mallee region including: Dental Care; Chronic Disease Management; Outpatient Rehabilitation; Support for People Transitioning Home; Diabetes Management and Geriatric Management and Assessment.

The Allied Health team provides comprehensive, high-quality care across the continuum, including expert services in: audiology, dietetics, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, social work, speech pathology and allied health assistants who work with these disciplines.

The Geriatric Medicine Team includes Geriatricians, Rehabilitation physicians, Palliative care physicians, registrars and junior medial staff. The Team work across inpatients, outpatients and home settings.

In addition, the Community and Continuing Care Division holds the professional portfolio of Chief Allied Health Officer. The Chief Allied Health Officer and allied health discipline managers provide professional governance for all allied health across Bendigo Health.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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