Physiotherapist - Grade 1 or Grade 2

West Wimmera Health Service; Nhill; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

West Wimmera Health Service in Nhill is seeking a Physiotherapist Grade 1 or Grade 2 to join our full-time team (80 hours per fortnight) based in Nhill. NEW GRADUATES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY and relocation assistance is available for the right applicant.

Join our multidisciplinary team delivering outpatient, disability and aged care services across the West Wimmera region, with generous supervision and opportunities for professional development in a supportive rural setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy or its equivalent.
• Willingness to work in a rural setting.
• Highly developed communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate effectively with peers and other professionals and speak to community groups as required.
• High level of written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently but also as a member of a team. Must be effective in a team and be able to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility.
• Commitment to principles of quality assurance, EEO & OH&S.
• Must be self-motivated and be responsible and responsive to a situation where a high level of professional autonomy exists.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage a Physiotherapy caseload across acute, aged care and community settings.
• Actively contribute as a team member to the effective operation of the Physiotherapy Department, including attendance at regular team meetings.
• Work effectively and collaboratively within the broader WWHS and Community Health Team context.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with external agencies and strategic partners in relation to effective delivery of Physiotherapy services and community development across the Wimmera

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Quality assurance

OH&S

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Equivalent qualification

Job description

We are seeking a Physiotherapist Grade 1 or Grade 2to work in a full time(80 hours/fortnight)capacity based at Nhill.

RENUMERATION:

• Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employees) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026.
• Estimated Annual Salary Range:
  • VA4 - Physiotherapist Grade 1 Year 2 - $74,172.80 per year.
  • VB1 - Physiotherapist Grade 2 Year 1 - $90,235.60 per year.

West Wimmera Health Service provides high-quality community outpatient services, disability and residential aged care and hospital care to more than 22,000 people in the West Wimmera region.

NEW GRADUATES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT!

Midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, Nhill is a thriving country town surrounded by a number of state and national parks, offering endless sunsets and scenic views. Nhill's proximity offers a number of educational, medical and aged care facilities as well as a large range of recreational activities to suit everyone!

The successful applicant will experience a comprehensive caseload working alongside our skillful, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team. We provide extensive clinical supervision as well asgenerous supportto undertakeprofessional development.

ABOUT US:

• Our rehabilitation centre has recently undergone extensive upgrades. We now boast a brand-new hydrotherapy pool, rehabilitation space and strength and conditioning gym!
• We provide extensive clinical supervision with our senior Physiotherapists as well as generous support to undertake professional development.
• Our Physiotherapy Department is a team of passionate professionals, striving to support our diverse range of clients across our nine West Wimmera Health Service locations and throughout our neighbouring regional communities.
• The successful applicant will experience a comprehensive caseload working alongside our skillful, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIAEssential:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy or its equivalent.
• Willingness to work in a rural setting.
• Highly developed communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate effectively with peers and other professionals and speak to community groups as required.
• High level of written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently but also as a member of a team. Must be effective in a team and be able to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility.
• Commitment to principles of quality assurance, EEO & OH&S.
• Must be self-motivated and be responsible and responsive to a situation where a high level of professional autonomy exists.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Working with Children Check.
• Fully vaccinated (including influenza) as per current Department of Health directives.
• Australian Driver’s Licence.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES:

• Effectively manage a Physiotherapy caseload across acute, aged care and community settings.
• Actively contribute as a team member to the effective operation of the Physiotherapy Department, including attendance at regular team meetings.
• Work effectively and collaboratively within the broader WWHS and Community Health Team context.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with external agencies and strategic partners in relation to effective delivery of Physiotherapy services and community development across the Wimmera

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 20 NOVEMBER 2026