Physiotherapist 1

Barwon South West; Apollo Bay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Staff wellbeing program

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Great Ocean Road Health in Apollo Bay, VIC, is seeking an experienced Grade 2/3 Physiotherapist to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across community, aged care and orthopaedic settings. Applications from Senior Grade 1 with at least 3 years’ experience may be considered; locums and casuals are also welcome.

Join a rural hospital team on the Surf Coast, support skill development, and contribute to sustainable community health with strong professional development opportunities and

Qualifications

• Registered physiotherapist with Australian registration.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in community/orthopaedic settings.
• Applications from senior grade 1 physiotherapists with at least 3 years experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to clients across community, aged care and orthopaedic settings.
• Support independent living and functional independence for clients.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and professional development within the team.

Skills

Physiotherapist

Clinical assessment

Chronic disease mgmt

Orthopaedics

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Job description

• Work for an organisation that recently won the Premiers Small Healthcare Service or the Year at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards 2024
• Live and work along the beautiful Surf Coast at Apollo Bay
• Chance for suitably qualified candidate to enhance their skills in a varied, busy rural hospital

Great Ocean Road Health serves the communities of Lorne, Apollo Bay, and the Surf Coast, providing high-quality, accessible healthcare close to home. Formed in 2019 through the integration of Lorne Community Hospital and Otway Health, we offer a range of services across our Lorne and Apollo Bay campuses. Our goal is to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community, ensuring sustainable, robust care for the future while maintaining local services and staff levels.

About the Role

GORH are seeking an experienced grade 2/3 physiotherapist to join our team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to clients across community, aged care, and orthopaedic settings. If you are passionate about clinical excellence, chronic musculoskeletal disease management, and fostering independence, we want to hear from you. Applications from senior grade 1 physiotherapists with a minimum of 3-years relevant experience may be considered. This is an opportunity to have a meaningful, measurable impact on our community. Applications for short term locums or casuals will also be considered.

Working at Great Ocean Road Health gives you the opportunity to assist individuals, families and groups living, working and visiting rural communities with their health care needs, making for a rewarding and satisfying experience. Our team is strong and diverse and is supported and nurtured through continuous improvement programs and opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Work Along the Iconic Great Ocean Road Join Great Ocean Road Health and experience a rewarding career in one of Australia’s most breathtaking coastal destinations, serving vibrant communities along the Surf Coast and Otways
• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Wide range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
• Community Engagement - our health service encourages you to be actively involved in the community health education imitative and preventative care.

Applications Closing: Friday 5th November 5pm 2026

Contact Name: Manager Allied Health, Campbell Craig

Phone: [phone]

Position Description

Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards:About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

To join our team, all candidates are required to be fully vaccinated against influenza, aligning with our health services immunisation policy.