Lead Physiotherapist, Critical Care & Surgical Services (PT)

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Professional development

Supportive team environment

Employee wellbeing

Career mobility

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Monash Health in Melbourne is seeking a Grade 3 Physiotherapist to join the Critical Care & Surgical Services team. This part-time 0.6 EFT role is fixed-term to December 2027 and focuses on advanced clinical practice, leadership, and professional development within ICU and surgical wards.

You will provide expert care, mentor staff and students, and work with the Clinical Lead to plan and improve services while supporting innovative care models and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical knowledge in critical care or surgical physiotherapy.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and ability to manage complex cases.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced physiotherapy care across ICU and surgical wards.
• Provide specialist clinical advice, mentoring and supervision.
• Collaborate with the Grade 4 Clinical Lead on planning and quality improvement.
• Lead initiatives to advance physiotherapy practice and service delivery.
• Contribute to patient outcomes through teamwork and leadership.

Skills

Critical care

Surgical physiotherapy

Mentoring

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Education

BAppSci Physiotherapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Monash Health in Melbourne is seeking a Grade 3 Physiotherapist to join the Critical Care & Surgical Services team. This part-time 0.6 EFT role is fixed-term to December 2027 and focuses on advanced clinical practice, leadership, and professional development within ICU and surgical wards.

You will provide expert care, mentor staff and students, and work with the Clinical Lead to plan and improve services while supporting innovative care models and patient outcomes.