Senior Physiotherapist Neuro (rotational)

Alfred Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Onsite car & bike parking

Fitness Passport membership

ProSport onsite memberships

KU Children’s Services childcare

Job summary

Alfred Health in Melbourne seeks a Senior Physiotherapist (Grade 2, Neurosciences) for a rotational, fixed-term role across The Alfred and Caulfield sites. The position covers acute Neurosurgery, Neurology and Stroke, with subacute Neuro rehab and ABI, plus home-based rehab.

You will contribute to staff education, supervise junior staff, and lead clinical development with a focus on teamwork and communication within a dynamic Physiotherapy Department of over 170 staff.

Qualifications

• Registered to practice in Victoria (AHPRA).
• Advanced knowledge and skills in neurosciences physiotherapy.
• Ability to supervise staff and students.
• Demonstrated advanced communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide physiotherapy services across Alfred Care Group sites.
• Cover acute Neurosurgery, Neurology and Stroke units; subacute Neurological Rehabilitation & ABI.
• Provide home-based rehabilitation as required and rotate duties.
• Educate physiotherapy students and supervise Grade 1 staff.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Neuroscience clinical experience

Leadership & supervision

Neurology & neurosurgery knowledge

Time management

Job description

Unique opportunity for Grade 2 Senior Physiotherapist in Neurosciences

• Fixed term (10 months), full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO) position
• Commencing December 2026
• Physiotherapist Grade 2, Year 1-4 (VB1-VB4)
• Alfred & Caulfield sites (rotational position)
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Care Group’s Physiotherapy Department provides acute physiotherapy services to the patients of The Alfred and Sandringham Hospital and subacute physiotherapy services to Caulfield Hospital.

The acute physiotherapy service is organised into five functional streams, namely: Intensive Care, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, PAN (Progressive Illness, Aged Care and Neurosciences), and Sandringham. The first four streams are located at The Alfred site, with the latter being based at the Sandringham site. The physiotherapy service provides acute clinical services and expertise in the following areas: intensive care, cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, orthopaedics, trauma, burns, lung transplantation, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary rehabilitation, neurology and neurosurgery, stroke, renal, infectious diseases, haematology/oncology, general medicine, haemophilia and emergency.

The physiotherapy service at Caulfield Hospital provides an extensive range of inpatient and ambulatory services in the areas of rehabilitation, aged care and residential care services. The physiotherapy service provides subacute clinical services and expertise in the following areas: neurology, non-traumatic spinal cord injury, orthopaedics, amputees, burns, complex regional pain, cardiac rehabilitation, aged care, transitional care and aged psychiatry. The physiotherapy department is organised into functional streams: Neurological Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Health of Older Persons (HOP) and ABI.

The Alfred Care Group's Physiotherapy Department has more than 100 EFT and employs over 170 staff. The physiotherapy service has a proud history of clinical and academic excellence. It remains strongly committed to further pursuing excellence in physiotherapy through clinical research. The Alfred Care Group Physiotherapy Department is a major partner in the Alfred Health Physiotherapy Clinical Schools for both La Trobe and Monash Universities and in this role provides core and elective clinical placements for more than 50 undergraduate physiotherapy students

The Role

The Senior Physiotherapist (Neurosciences - Rotational) is responsible for the ongoing development and provision of physiotherapy services across the acute and subacute sites of Alfred Care Group, and includes the service provision to the acute Neurosurgery, Neurology and Stroke units, subacute areas of Neurological Rehabilitation & ABI, home based rehabilitation and any other areas assigned to them, in consultation with senior clinician(s) and stream leader at the level of a developing expert. The Senior Physiotherapist (Neurosciences - Rotational) shares responsibility for the education of physiotherapy students and the supervision and professional development of Grade 1 staff assigned to their units, with the Senior Clinician(s) and Stream Leader. The Senior Physiotherapist (Neurosciences - Rotational) has an important role contributing to the development of individuals, the clinical team and the physiotherapy service through good leadership, teamwork and communication.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Registered to practice in the state of Victoria (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and skills in the provision of physiotherapy services to neurosciences patients
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and students
• Demonstrated advanced communication skillsDemonstrated advanced time management skills
• Victorian Driver's Licence

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport(pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Please note, we may review applications and interview candidates prior to the closing date.

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For all enquiries regarding this position, please contact Catherine Brooks, Neurological Rehabilitation Stream Leader on [phone] or [e-mail]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Saturday 31st October 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.