Grade 1 Physiotherapist - Rotational Program

Bendigo Health Care Group; Bendigo; On-site; NZD 91,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff health and wellbeing

Career development opportunities

Salary packaging options

Flexible working arrangements

Staff gym and pool access

Job summary

Bendigo Health is seeking motivated Grade 1 Physiotherapists to join our rotating program across acute care, rehabilitation, @Home services, and community programs. You’ll gain variety, support, and structured professional growth in a collaborative team focused on excellent patient outcomes.

Applicants must be eligible for AHPRA registration in late 2026. Start your career with Bendigo Health and make a real impact in regional healthcare while benefiting from flexible arrangements and ongoing

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Grade 1 Physiotherapist - Rotational Program

Location: Bendigo

Work in an environment that offers:

• Support for career progression and development
• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• Exciting opportunity suitable for new graduates!

The Position

Job Reference:4524

Position Title: Grade 1 Physiotherapist - Rotational Program
Classification: VA4 - VA7
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $2,852.80 - $3,302.80
Hours per fortnight:80 (including an ADO every 4 weeks)
Employment Status: Ongoing andFixed Term Full Time (multiple opportunities available)

Bendigo Health is seeking motivated Grade 1 Physiotherapists to join our highly regarded rotational program.

With rotations across acute care, rehabilitation, @Home services, specialist outpatient services and community programs, you’ll enjoy the variety, support and professional growth needed to build a rewarding career.

Whether you’re looking for your first role after graduation, or looking for further opportunities, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.

Applications are welcomed from Physiotherapists eligible for AHPRA registration in late 2026.

Start where you can learn, grow and make a real impact. Start with Bendigo Health

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Community and Continuing Care Division provides a broad range of high-quality, person-centred care programs and services to consumers in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Each service within the division is designed to ensure holistic care and improve the overall well‑being of our patients and communities.

The Community Services team is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing outcomes of the communities in the Loddon Mallee with six regional offices. This team includes: Aged Care Assessment undertaken on behalf of My Aged Care; Community Allied Health; Community Care; Carer Support and Community Nursing & Home Care.

The Continuing Care team delivers high-quality services across the Loddon Mallee region including: Dental Care; Chronic Disease Management; Outpatient Rehabilitation; Support for People Transitioning Home; Diabetes Management and Geriatric Management and Assessment.

The Allied Health team provides comprehensive, high-quality care across the continuum, including expert services in: audiology, dietetics, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, social work, speech pathology and allied health assistants who work with these disciplines.

The Geriatric Medicine Team includes Geriatricians, Rehabilitation physicians, Palliative care physicians, registrars and junior medial staff. The Team work across inpatients, outpatients and home settings.

In addition, the Community and Continuing Care Division holds the professional portfolio of Chief Allied Health Officer. The Chief Allied Health Officer and allied health discipline managers provide professional governance for all allied health across Bendigo Health.

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

Need more information? Please contact Donna Borkowski Manager on 03 5454 9029 or a confidential discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Allied Health Credentialing and Scope of Practice Protocol: HERE

Act with Respect X | We are proud to be a Respect X Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au

If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.