Physiotherapist (Grade 2), Primary Care

• Be part of a team who are focused on providing the highest quality patient-centred care
• Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
• Temporary full-time 80 hours a fortnight (Parental Leave) - will consider job share 

About the role

Join the Physiotherapy Newcomb Primary Care Team and make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of people in the community.

As a Grade 2 Physiotherapist, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based and client-centred physiotherapy across a diverse community caseload. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support consumers from early intervention through to those living with chronic and complex needs.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to service improvement and innovation, while providing supervision, support and development to junior physiotherapists and undergraduate students.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy assessment, intervention and care within a community setting.
• Independently manage a clinical caseload and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide clinical supervision, teaching and support to junior staff and students.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service development and innovative approaches to community care.

What we’re looking for

• A degree in Physiotherapy from an Australian Physiotherapy Council accredited course.
• Current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Clinical knowledge and experience relevant to the designated clinical area.
• Strong communication, organisation and prioritisation skills, with a commitment to consumer-centred care.
• A collaborative approach and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Experience in a community health setting is desirable.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.