Physiotherapist

Eastern Health; City of Knox; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Study and professional development

Flexible working hours

AHPRA support

Job summary

Eastern Health's Angliss Hospital is seeking a Physiotherapist Grade 2 to work in Acute Medical and General Surgery on a temporary part-time basis. You will join a supportive team and provide high-quality physiotherapy care to medical and surgical patients.

You will receive mentorship from experienced clinicians, with opportunities to expand into ED/ICU based on capability, and to supervise students and allied staff while contributing to service improvements.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration with Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).

Responsibilities

• Apply physiotherapy expertise across medical and general surgery wards.
• Supervise students and Allied Health Assistants where appropriate.
• Contribute to quality improvement and high-quality patient-centred care.

Skills

Physiotherapy management

Education

Tertiary degree in Physiotherapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Physiotherapist Grade 2 – Acute Medical and General Surgery

• Temporary part-time opportunity working up to 40 hours per fortnight until October 2027 at Angliss Hospital
• Opportunities for career growth | Mentorship and ongoing education provided
• Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team and learn from skilled clinical leaders

About the role

As a Grade 2 Physiotherapist, you will join a supportive and collaborative physiotherapy team at the scenic Angliss Hospital, working alongside experienced multidisciplinary clinicians.

In this diverse acute care role, you will apply your physiotherapy expertise across medical and general surgery wards, with opportunities to expand your practice into the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Acute Care of Older Persons Ward, depending on your clinical capabilities and scope of practice. You will be supported through regular clinical supervision from experienced Grade 3 Physiotherapists, as well as mentorship from Grade 4 Clinical Leads in Aged and Complex Care and/or Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy to foster your professional growth and development.

The role also offers opportunities to supervise students and Allied Health Assistants, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and play an active role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a dynamic acute health service.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated skills in physiotherapy management of acute medical and general surgical caseloads
• A strong commitment to high-quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in theAustralian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

About Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is“Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly and supportive teams
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Fitness passport for work-life balance
• Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to private health insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all our hospitals

Good to know

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency applications.

Job Posting End Date: Friday 2 October 2026

Our Values in Action

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day