Physiotherapist - Grade 1

Western Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off

Salary Packaging

Job summary

Western Health is seeking enthusiastic New Graduate Physiotherapists to join the team for 12-month full-time fixed-term roles from January 2027 to January 2028. Rotations span inpatient, outpatient and community settings across Sunshine, Footscray, Williamstown, and Melton campuses with diverse specialties.

You will develop clinical reasoning, evidence-based treatments and discharge planning while being supported by supervision, education programs and career development planning within Western

Qualifications

• Be willing to learn and provide excellent patient care.
• Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adapt and be flexible in a dynamic clinical setting.
• Commit to Western Health values and safe, high-quality care.
• Participate in learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality person-centred interprofessional care in line with the Best Care framework.
• Plan, prepare, perform and deliver assessments and interventions with clinical reasoning.
• Provide evidence-based clinical services with a patient-centred approach.
• Demonstrate organisational skills and manage workload efficiently.
• Attend relevant team/service meetings related to patient care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Flexibility

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 8832

• Location: Footscray, Sunshine, Williamstown & Melton (rotating)
• Employment Type: Full-Time (with monthly Accrued Day Off), Fixed Term (until January 2028)
• Salary: Grade 1 Physio + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

We are looking for enthusiastic New Graduate Physiotherapists to join our team as we provide Best Care to the Community of the West. 12-month full-time fixed term roles are available from January 2027 until January 2028.

Grade 1 Physiotherapists have opportunities for rotations across the continuum of care, through inpatients, outpatients and community settings across the Sunshine, Footscray, Williamstown, and Melton campuses. Rotations include, but not limited to ICU, Emergency Department Care Coordination, inpatient and outpatient Orthopaedics, Surgery, General Medicine, GEM, Women’s Health, Paediatrics, Aquatic Physiotherapy, Neurological Acute and Rehabilitation services, Community Based Rehabilitation, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

In our rotation program, you will develop skills in clinical reasoning, evidence-based treatments and therapeutic patient handling; patient education; discharge planning; leadership; and much more. Grade 1’s are very well supported through formal and informal supervision, internal PD, training and education, and are strongly supported with their career development planning. At Western Health, Grade 1’s also have the exciting opportunity to contribute to Research and Quality Improvement Projects and committee portfolios.

• Deliver high-quality person centred interprofessional care in line with the "Best Care" framework.
• Plan, prepare, perform and deliver effective and individualised assessment and interventions, demonstrating clinical reasoning and core clinical competencies, including use of relevant assessment tools, treatment methods, and case management skills.
• Perform evidence based clinical services using a person-centred approach.
• Demonstrate organisational skills and efficient time management to appropriately evaluate, prioritise and complete workload.
• Attend and participate at relevant team/service meetings in relation to patient care.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be willing to learn and be committed to providing excellent patient care.
• Have well developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt and be flexible.
• Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies.
• Contribute to a culture that promotes effective teamwork, encourages cohesion and ensures staff feel valued and contributions are acknowledged.
• Hold accountability for own actions and seek guidance and support from appropriate employees when limited by own skills and experience.
• Participate in learning and professional development that will enhance personal knowledge.

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 7 November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Candice Poupard (Physiotherapy Operations Lead) on 0466 835 758, or Julia Lynch (Physiotherapy Operations Lead) on 0434 821 124.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Applications close Saturday 7 November 2026 at 11.59pm