Physiotherapist

Serco; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Safe environment

Collaborative team

Patient-centred care

Civilian role

Free parking

Scrubs

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Cerberus Health Centre at HMAS Cerberus on the Mornington Peninsula is seeking a dedicated physiotherapist for a 0.4 FTE position in a civilian role.

You will deliver evidence-based assessments, treatments and rehabilitation for a diverse caseload, supporting functional recovery and safe return to work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-graduate musculoskeletal experience in the last 5 years.
• Current, unconditional AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist.
• CPR certification HLTAID009.
• APA membership preferred.
• Australian Citizenship required for baseline security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based physiotherapy assessments, treatments and rehabilitation.
• Manage a range of musculoskeletal injuries with a focus on functional rehabilitation and return-to-work goals.
• Coordinate patient administration, records and clinic operations.
• Support multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Comply with Defence policies, procedures and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Musculoskeletal care

Patient rehabilitation

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent)

AHPRA registration

CPR HLTAID009

Job description

0.4 FTE

Are you a passionate physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting?

What’s on offer

• Work-life balance– predictable hours, finish on time, Christmas & New Year Leave
• Safe, respectful environment– professional, health-focused patient cohort
• Collaborative team– feel valued and supported in a multidisciplinary team
• Quality patient-centred care– make a real impact
• Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
• Practical perks– free parking and scrubs
• Wellbeing support– mental health resources and lifestyle discounts

About Cerberus Health Centre

Cerberus Health Centre is located at HMAS Cerberus in Westernport (adjacent to Crib Point on the Mornington Peninsula). This Naval base has approximately 4,000 members and is the primary training establishment for young recruits (about 6,000 personnel trained annually), averaging 800 trainees onboard at any one time. The health centre provides primary medical, outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical services. It contains a 30 bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7. The standard operating hours are generally 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on‑call shifts). The facility is also responsible for the provision of after‑hours services to ADF personnel on the Mornington Peninsula.

What you’ll do

• Provide a range of evidence-based physiotherapy assessments, treatments and rehabilitative services
• Work with a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries with a focus on functional rehabilitation and returning members to their work and exercise goals.
• Coordinate patient administration, records, and clinic operations
• Support multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient service delivery
• Ensure compliance with Defence policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards

What you bring

• At least 2 years’ part-time or full-time equivalent post-graduate musculoskeletal experience within the last 5 years
• A current, unconditional registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA
• Recent engagement in Continuing Professional Development activities aligned with AHPRA guidelines
• A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID009)
• Membership with the Australian Physiotherapy Association (preferred)
• Australian Citizenship required for Baseline Security Clearance