Physiotherapist - Grade 4 Cardiorespiratory Team Leader

Job Description:

• Grade 4 Cardiorespiratory Team Leader – Physiotherapy

• Senior Grade 4 leadership opportunity within Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

• Fixed term until 30 July 2027 | Part time, 71.6 hours per fortnight

• Join a highly skilled, collaborative and dynamic Physiotherapy team

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and highly motivated Grade 4 Physiotherapist to lead the Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy stream at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. You will provide clinical, strategic and operational leadership across the Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy service, working closely with the Physiotherapy Manager and supported by experienced Grade 3 senior clinicians. You will play a key role in driving clinical excellence, service development and innovation while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy care. As a recognised clinical expert, you will provide leadership and consultation within your area of expertise while maintaining an individual clinical caseload. You will also lead staff development, clinical supervision and education, while fostering a strong culture of research, evaluation and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physiotherapy leader who is passionate about developing people, improving services and helping shape the future of Physiotherapy and Allied Health service delivery at St Vincent’s.

Classification: Physiotherapist Grade 4 VB24–VB27

Duties include

• Provide clinical, strategic and operational leadership for the Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy stream.
• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy services.
• Develop and implement the strategic direction of the Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy team in collaboration with the Physiotherapy Manager.
• Provide and oversee high-quality clinical supervision, education and professional development for physiotherapy staff and students.
• Lead and support service improvement and change management initiatives.
• Represent Physiotherapy and Allied Health at relevant internal and external meetings, committees and professional forums.
• Coordinate and support research, program evaluation and quality improvement activities in collaboration with the Physiotherapy Manager and Physiotherapy Department Research Coordinator.
• Maintain an individual clinical caseload and provide expert physiotherapy consultation within the Cardiorespiratory stream.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant clinical physiotherapy experience.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification, or PhD candidature nearing completion.
• Extensive knowledge of physiotherapy clinical service provision within an acute healthcare setting.
• Recognised by professional peers as a clinical expert, with broad and relevant experience within Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, stakeholder engagement and networking skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and the broader organisation.
• Extensive experience in the supervision, education and professional development of physiotherapists, students and support staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, research, service improvement and professional development.

What We Offer

• A strong focus on employee wellbeing, with regular initiatives, events and programs.
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling.
• Access to Fitness Passport, providing a wide choice of participating fitness facilities.
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
• A fantastic Fitzroy location, with Melbourne’s CBD at your doorstep and easy access to cafes, public transport and parking.
• Employee discounts and promotions available through the St Vincent’s Foundation.
• A supportive culture focused on learning, innovation and continuous improvement.

Physiotherapy Department

The Physiotherapy Department provides high-quality clinical services across a broad range of acute, subacute and outpatient programs. Working as part of multidisciplinary teams, our physiotherapists provide assessment, treatment and therapeutic interventions to optimise patient outcomes and maximise function. The Department is committed to excellence in evidence-based clinical care, education, research and continuous improvement.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations, including influenza vaccination.

For further information about the role, please contact:

Rachel Ellis
Physiotherapy Manager
rachel.ellis@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

22 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. 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.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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