Physiotherapist Grade 1 — Fixed-Term, Rotating

Austin Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellness program

Onsite childcare

Public transport access

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

Austin Health – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC is seeking a Fixed-Term Full-time Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Department. The initial contract runs to 28 January 2028 with a possibility of extension.

The role involves providing physiotherapy care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting staff, students and other professionals. You'll work across inpatient and outpatient settings, document care, and participate in ward rounds and meetings.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA for practice in Australia by the position starting date.
• Ability to provide physiotherapy treatment for a wide variety of clinical conditions.
• Capacity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Capacity to work independently.
• Flexibility to undertake changing work roles.
• Interpersonal skills appropriate to the role.
• Capacity to work weekends as rostered.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in the designated work area and others as directed.
• Liaise appropriately with patient's family, caregivers and/or relevant others to promote patient care.
• Document patient management.
• Provide relevant information when patients are transferred or referred for weekend treatment.
• Liaise with and refer to other personnel and/or institutions as appropriate.
• Be responsible for tasks delegated to Physiotherapy Assistants and the standard of patient care given by students supervised.
• Participate in relevant ward/unit rounds/meetings.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Austin Health – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC is seeking a Fixed-Term Full-time Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Department. The initial contract runs to 28 January 2028 with a possibility of extension.

The role involves providing physiotherapy care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting staff, students and other professionals. You'll work across inpatient and outpatient settings, document care, and participate in ward rounds and meetings.