Physiotherapist - Allied Health Graduate Program

Maryborough District Health Service; Shire of Central Goldfields; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly ADO

Supervision and mentoring

Professional development

Rural health experience

Job summary

Maryborough District Health Service in Victoria, Australia, invites applications for its Supported Allied Health Graduate Program for Early-career Physiotherapists. The fixed-term role runs until January 2028, full time (40 hours per week) with monthly ADO; part-time considered, commencement date flexible.

As a new graduate, you will gain broad clinical experience across inpatient, residential aged care and outpatient community services under supervision and mentoring, building confidence and

Qualifications

• A recognised physiotherapy qualification and current or pending AHPRA registration.
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• A positive, flexible and collaborative approach.
• An interest in rural healthcare and working across diverse clinical settings.
• A genuine commitment to learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Complete physiotherapy assessments and provide evidence-based interventions.
• Develop your caseload management skills with supervision and support.
• Work with clients with a range of health needs, including complex and chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated care.
• Maintain clear and accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Time-management

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Physiotherapy degree

AHPRA registration (current or pending)

Job description

Supported Allied Health Graduate Program For Early-career Physiotherapists

Fixed-term until January 2028

Full time – 40 hours per week with monthly ADO; part time considered

Flexible commencement date

Jumpstart your physiotherapy career with MDHS!

Are you a soon-to-be or recently graduated Physiotherapist ready to start your career in a supportive rural health setting?

Join our Allied Health Graduate Program and gain broad clinical experience across inpatient care, residential aged care and outpatient community services — with the supervision, mentoring and professional development you need to build your skills and confidence.

What we offer you

We Know The Transition From Student To Clinician Is a Big Step. Our Graduate Program Is Designed To Support You From Day One, With

• Clinical supervision and mentoring from experienced clinicians
• Structured reflective practice and interdisciplinary peer support
• Targeted professional development and education opportunities
• Broad clinical experience across a variety of settings
• Monthly accrued day off (ADO) for full-time employees
• Generous professional development leave entitlements

About The Role

As part of our collaborative multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide safe, person-centred physiotherapy care while developing your clinical skills across a diverse caseload.

You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Complete physiotherapy assessments and provide evidence-based interventions
• Develop your caseload management skills with supervision and support
• Work with clients with a range of health needs, including complex and chronic conditions
• Collaborate with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated care
• Maintain clear and accurate clinical documentation

What you’ll bring

• A recognised physiotherapy qualification and current or pending AHPRA registration
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills
• A positive, flexible and collaborative approach
• An interest in rural healthcare and working across diverse clinical settings
• A genuine commitment to learning and professional development

Why join us?

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace, where staff feel valued and encouraged to grow. You’ll be joining a cheerful, hardworking team who truly put people first.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those returning to the workforce.

With a new, strengthened Allied Health leadership team at MDHS, we are excited to build the workforce and look forward to welcoming our 2027 cohort of the Allied Health Graduate Program.

For further information about this role, please contact Maddy Jeffrey, Manager Allied Health on [phone].

The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play - beautiful areas to explore, only 50 minutes from Ballarat & Bendigo, and two hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk-assessed role.