Physiotherapist

The Mercy Health Group; City of Brimbank; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mercy Health Group is seeking a dedicated part-time Physiotherapist for Mercy Palliative Care in Sunshine, Victoria. This role involves providing holistic physiotherapy services to patients in their homes as part of a multi-disciplinary team focusing on palliative care.

Ideal candidates will have AHPRA registration and at least two years of experience, particularly in community palliative contexts. Join us at Mercy Health to help deliver exceptional care and support to those in need.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration required as a Physiotherapist.
• 2+ years of experience in physiotherapy, preferably in palliative care.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, responsive physiotherapy services to patients.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team in palliative care.
• Adapt care approaches to meet the needs of patients and families.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist

2+ years experience in physiotherapy

Job description

## PhysiotherapistApplylocations: Mercy Palliative Caretime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 11, 2026 (21 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-6015**Employment Type:** Permanent part time**Hours:** 32 hours per week**Salary:** As per Victorian Allied Health Professionals Award (Grade 1 or 2)**Location:** Mercy Palliative Care, Sunshine**Upload with Application:** Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications**Contact:** Kirsten Kopelke, Acting Allied Health Manager, email: [e-mail], Ph: 9313 5700 **Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.****Where there’s care, there’s You.** Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. **At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.****To do that, we need you.****Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.** **About the opportunity**Mercy Palliative Care is a 24 hour community-based palliative care service providing in home care to people of all ages with life limiting illnesses. Our services cover the West Metropolitan region of Melbourne. Our multi-disciplinary team including allied health, doctors and nurses is committed to providing holistic care to patients and their family ensuring they experience the best quality of life while addressing their physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.* Provide quality, responsive, person centred physiotherapy service to patients, their family and carers, using a holistic approach* Integral part of multi-disciplinary team caring for palliative care patients in their own home* Join a supportive Allied Health team **What you’ll bring**You’re resilient, compassionate, and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.To thrive in this role, you will have:* Registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist.* Ideally ≥2 years broad experience working as a physiotherapist, experience relevant to community palliative care context desirable.* Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.* Compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.* Ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:* A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.* An unrestricted drivers licence* Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. **Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?** Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click **Apply now** Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. *We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.* *We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.* *The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.*