Physiotherapist - Grade 3

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellbeing programs

Gym membership discount

Diversity and inclusion support

Diversity and inclusion support

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist Grade 3 – Acute community & sub-acute rehabilitation to join our team. This senior clinical role delivers high-quality physiotherapy care while providing leadership, supervision and professional guidance in line with NHW’s vision and strategic objectives.

The successful applicant will deliver advanced clinical services across acute community and sub-acute rehabilitation settings and may work across NHW locations.

Qualifications

• Senior physiotherapist with leadership responsibilities.
• Deliver advanced physiotherapy services in acute, community and sub-acute settings.
• Lead and participate in supervision and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy care for acute community and sub-acute rehabilitation settings.
• Provide leadership, supervision and professional guidance to the team.
• Work across NHW locations and programs as required, including during peak demand periods.
• Lead ongoing professional development and supervision activities with colleagues and students.
• Contribute to service development and uphold NHW standards of behaviour and patient-centred care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervision

Professional guidance

Job description

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.

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is seeking an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist Grade 3 – Acute community & sub-acute rehabilitation to join our team. This senior clinical role is responsible for delivering high-quality physiotherapy care while providing leadership, supervision and professional guidance in alignment with NHW’s vision and strategic objectives.

The successful applicant will deliver advanced clinical services across a range of acute community & sub-acute rehabilitation settings and may be required to work across various NHW locations, programs and external services, including during peak demand periods. This role plays a key part in supporting excellence in patient care, contributing to service development, and fostering a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

As a senior clinician, you will maintain and advance your professional knowledge in accordance with contemporary best practice guidelines. You will work closely with clients, colleagues and external service providers to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care. The role also involves actively leading and participating in supervision and ongoing professional development activities.

All duties are to be performed in accordance with the vision, values and Standards of Behaviour of Northeast Health Wangaratta.

If you are a dedicated physiotherapist looking to take the next step in a leadership-focused acute role, we welcome your application.

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.

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
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applications close Sunday 4 October 2026 at 11.59pm