Physiotherapist - Grade 2 Women'S Health

Southern Cross Care (Vic); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Melbourne is seeking a Grade 2 Women’s Health Physiotherapist to provide clinical care in maternity services. The role focuses on quality, woman-centred physiotherapy and close liaison with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellence.

The position is a fixed-term parental leave contract (25/11/26 – 9/4/2027), part-time 0.8 EFT (Tuesdays to Fridays), based at Werribee Mercy Hospital with a friendly team and strong supervision framework.

Qualifications

• Recognised Degree in Physiotherapy and current, unlimited AHPRA physiotherapy registration.
• Clinical leadership capabilities in women’s health.
• Post-graduate qualification in Continence and Women’s Health.
• High level knowledge of current evidence-based practices; commitment to quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in Women’s Health maternity services with a focus on quality, woman-centred care.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellence in women’s health physiotherapy.
• Deliver evidence-based, person-centred physiotherapy and support ongoing professional learning.
• Engage in a robust supervision framework and supportive learning culture.
• Based at Werribee Mercy Hospital with onsite parking and easy access.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Evidence-based practice

Time management

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Post-graduate qualification in Continence and Women’s Health

Job description

Employment Type: Fixed term Part time (Tuesdays to Fridays), Parental Leave Contract 25/11/26 – 9/4/2027

Hours: 30.4 hours per week

Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Contact: DrAnne Harrison Physiotherapy Manager

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Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we’re there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

Exciting opportunity for a passionate Grade 2 Women’s Health Physiotherapist to provide clinical care in Women’s Health maternity services. The role ensures quality, woman-centred physiotherapy care and liaises closely with the multidisciplinary teams ensuring excellence in women’s health.

• Grade 2 role Women’s Health Maternity Physiotherapist
• Parental Leave Contract 25/11/26 – 9/4/2027
• Part-time (0.8 EFT) Tuesdays to Fridays
• Based at Werribee Mercy Hospital
• Friendly and supportive physiotherapy team
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams in providing quality, evidence based, person-centred, women’s health physiotherapy
• A strong learning culture of ongoing education, team support and a robust supervision framework
• Only 20mins from the Westgate Bridge, onsite parking + walking distance from Hoppers Crossing train station

What you’ll bring

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Recognised Degree in Physiotherapy and current, unlimited AHPRA physiotherapy registration
• Clinical skills and experience in women’s health and proven clinical leadership capabilities
• Relevant tertiary post-graduate qualification in Continence and Women’s Health
• High level working knowledge of current evidence-based practices and a commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Current, unlimited AHPRA physiotherapy registration
• Relevant tertiary post-graduate qualification in Continence and Women’s Health
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.