Physiotherapist - Grade 1
3 days ago
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.
Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.
With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.
We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.
- Opportunity to start your public health career in a well-supported, dynamic physiotherapy team
- Supportive environment, with experienced supervisors and professional development support available
- Fixed term contract with rotation options across acute, subacute, outpatient and community settings
- Classification: Grade 1*
On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Physiotherapy Department provides services to multiple sites throughout the Mornington Peninsula. Services include: acute, rehabilitation, aged care, community and home based physiotherapy.
To broaden your skills and working closely with a supervisor, as the Grade 1 (or translated grade 2) Physiotherapist, you will participate in rotations across various sites and programs to provide a range of clinical services aimed at achieving high quality care within operational parameters.
Please see Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Registration as a physiotherapist with AHPRA.
• Able to competently perform high quality Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and patient management, including thorough and appropriate discharge planning.
• Actively supports changes by adjusting work practices.
• Identifies and proposes practical solutions to problems
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in Professional Development.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Identifies and proposes practical solutions to problems.
• Takes an organised and methodical approach to the prioritisation of tasks.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Recruitment & Onboarding team on , option 1.
For role specific information please contact Katie Palmer on
The role ceases advertising on 8/10/2025.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
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