Physiotherapist - Grade 2

Northeast Health Wangaratta; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

5 weeks annual leave

Well being programs

Social Club Benefits

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to provide high-quality, best-practice care within our Acute Physiotherapy team on a part-time ongoing contract.

The successful applicant will collaborate across general medical, emergency, short stay, orthopaedic surgical wards and maternity, delivering evidence-based care, supporting rotating Grade 1 physiotherapists and allied health assistants, and contributing to service portfolios.

Qualifications

• Experienced physiotherapist to provide high-quality, best-practice care within our Acute Physiotherapy team.
• Commitment to collaborative work across multiple departments including medical, emergency and maternity.
• Strong skills in evidence-based practice and teamwork; demonstrated flexibility of work approach.
• Opportunity to further develop clinical leadership and supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, best-practice physiotherapy within Acute Physiotherapy team.
• Collaborate across general medical, emergency, short stay unit, orthopaedic surgical ward, and maternity unit.
• Support rotating Grade 1 Physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants; contribute to service portfolios.
• Engage in supervision and professional development activities.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Teamwork

Flexibility

Clinical leadership

Supervision

Job description

• Part Time, Ongoing Contract
• 32 hours per fortnight

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

NHW are seeking applications from experienced physiotherapists to provide high-quality, best practice care within our Acute Physiotherapy team.

The successful applicant will be committed to working collaboratively across the general medical, emergency department and short stay unit, general and orthopaedic surgical ward, and maternity unit.

They will possess strong skills in evidence-based practice and teamwork, and have demonstrated flexibility of work approach.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to further develop their clinical leadership and supervision skills as they support rotating Grade 1 Physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants and contribute to service portfolios. They will receive high quality supervision and support for ongoing professional development as well as opportunities to participate in quality improvement activities. They will enjoy the benefits of competitive remuneration and full salary packaging benefits that are available to Victorian Public Health Sector employees.

Our Region

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The Successful Applicant Will Benefit From

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Full time employees have the option to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying For The Role

• Enquiries can be made with Shelley Milverton on (03) 5722 25413
• Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• Applications close Sunday, 11th of October 2026

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies

If you have any issues with submitting your application please call the Recruitment Team on [phone]