Physiotherapist Grade 1

Cabrini Health; Malvern; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A private health service in Malvern is seeking a passionate Grade 1 Physiotherapist. The role involves providing high-quality physiotherapy in a supportive team environment, with opportunities to develop skills across various patient cohorts and departments including orthopaedics and rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will have a physiotherapy degree, good communication skills, and experience in hospital settings. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Career growth opportunities

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience working in an acute and sub-acute hospital environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, compassionate clinical services.
• Provide patient-centred physiotherapy including assessment and treatment.
• Ensure safe and appropriate discharge planning.

Skills

Strong team approach

Good communication skills

Ability to inspire

Flexible team-based approach

Experience assessing complex patients

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Current registration with AHPRA

Job description

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Full-time rotating role based at Cabrini Malvern, Brighton & Elsternwick

Cabrini offers:

Competitive hourly rates plus 12% super and 17.5% leave loading

Up to $15,900 salary packaging and $2,650 meal & entertainment benefits

Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment

Positive workplace culture with ongoing peer support and supervision

Vibrant locations in Elsternwick, Malvern, and Brighton — all close to public transport with discounted Myki fares

About Allied Health at Cabrini
Allied Health at Cabrini spans twelve professions and is a rapidly growing, integrated service. We offer senior leadership roles, clinical stream positions, junior rotation programs, and strong partnerships with universities — all designed to foster professional development and excellence in care.

The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join our team as part of our Grade 1 rotation program at Cabrini Malvern, Brighton and Elsternwick.

Our focus will be on developing both your clinical and soft skills, through access to internal and external professional development and regular supervision from senior staff in a supportive learning environment.

Rotating Grade 1

In our rotation program you will enjoy supportivefour-month rotationsthat include opportunities to work with diverse patient cohorts across the health service continuum, including acute rotations in orthopaedics and paediatrics, ICU, cardiothoracic and abdominal surgery, oncology, general medical and neurology; and sub-acute rotations in inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation and rehabilitation in the home (RITH).

Key responsibilities:

Contribute to the delivery of high quality, compassionate, competent clinical services in existing Cabrini inpatient, home and/or community-based services

Provide patient-centred physiotherapy to clients, including thorough assessment, appropriate treatment, evaluation of therapy techniques and accurate documentation

Work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe and appropriate discharge planning

Participate in departmental and program quality activities, and show a commitment to learning and self-development

About You:

We are looking for a dynamic Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join our team at Cabrini who is passionate about providing high quality patient centred care in line with our Cabrini mission and values.

You will have:

A physiotherapy degree, as well as current registration with AHPRA. ()

Experience working in an acute and sub-acute hospital environments with different patient cohorts including orthopaedics, general surgical and general medical cohorts.

Experience assessing and discharge planning complex patients

Strong team approach and good communication skills within a multi-disciplinary team.

An ability to inspire, influence, and motivate patients.

Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure and prioritise workloads, with a flexible team-based approach to patient care.

Enquiries should be directed to:

Ben Gehrke, Acting Head of Physiotherapy: 9508 8746

Or Prinisha Shyam, Grade 3 Physiotherapist: 9508 8767

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.