Physiotherapist - Grade 2

Northeast Health; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Five weeks annual leave

Option to purchase additional leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellbeing programs & gym membership

Social Club

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta invites applications from experienced physiotherapists to join our Acute Physiotherapy team. This Part Time, Fixed Term role supports rotating Grade 1 Physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants with strong supervision and development opportunities.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based care across medical, emergency, short stay, orthopaedic and maternity contexts, with a focus on collaboration and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experienced physiotherapist with focus on best-practice care.
• Collaborate across medical, emergency, short stay, ortho and maternity wards.
• Demonstrate flexibility in work approach.
• Opportunity to develop clinical leadership and supervision skills.
• Support rotating Grade 1 Physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants.
• Receive supervision and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy care in acute settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across departments.
• Contribute to service improvement and quality initiatives.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Physiotherapist - Grade 2 Northeast Health Wangaratta, VIC, AU

Job Description

• Part Time, Fixed Term Contract - 3/8/2027
• 72 hours per fortnight
• Applications are reviewed and assessed daily. Suitable candidates will be interviewed and the position may be filled prior to the advertisement's closing date.

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 1⁄2 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

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