Physiotherapist (Grade 2), Primary Care

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Barwon Health’s Newcomb Primary Care team is seeking a Grade 2 Physiotherapist to deliver evidence-based, goal-centred care to diverse communities. You’ll work in a high-performing multidisciplinary environment across early intervention to chronic care, with opportunities to support students and contribute to learning and service innovation.

You will lead individual consultations, participate in programs like GLAD and Balance, and engage in quality improvement projects while fostering

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy from an accredited course.
• Current registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA.
• Clinical knowledge relevant to community health settings.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a consumer-centred care mindset.
• Experience in community health is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy assessment, intervention and care within a community setting.
• Independently manage a clinical caseload and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide supervision, teaching and support to junior staff and students.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Skills

Physiotherapy

AHPRA registered

Community health

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Job description

Employment Type - Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80

Job Category - Other Professionals - Physiotherapy

Req Id - 9392

• Be part of a team who are focused on providing the highest quality patient-centred care
• Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
• Temporary full-time 80 hours a fortnight (Parental Leave) - will consider job share

About The Role

Join Barwon Health’s dynamic Newcomb Primary Care team as a Grade 2 Physiotherapist and deliver evidence-based, goal-centred care to consumers across a diverse community setting. You’ll work within a high-performing multidisciplinary team supporting people with a range of needs, from early intervention through to chronic and complex care.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a varied physiotherapy service, including individual consultations, group programs such as GLAD and Balance, AHA-led programs and access to aquatic physiotherapy. You’ll also have opportunities to support students and junior staff, contribute to peer-directed learning, and get involved in the several quality improvement, research and service innovation projects currently underway with our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy assessment, intervention and care within a community setting.
• Independently manage a clinical caseload and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide clinical supervision, teaching and support to junior staff and students.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service development and innovative approaches to community care.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Physiotherapy from an Australian Physiotherapy Council accredited course.
• Current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Clinical knowledge and experience relevant to the designated clinical area.
• Strong communication, organisation and prioritisation skills, with a commitment to consumer-centred care.
• A collaborative approach and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Experience in a community health setting is desirable.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional Information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]

All Appointments Are Subject To

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact person: Holly Lewtas, Newcomb Primary Care Coordinator

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Application closing date: 10 September 2026