Physiotherapist - Grade 3

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 3 Physiotherapist to join the Community Therapy Service team.

About Northern Health:

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Senior Clinician has a key leadership role in the provision, organisation and development of physiotherapy services in the Community Therapy Services program at Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and across Northern Health.

The senior clinician will act as a clinical resource for junior staff and students.

The position involves the provision of physiotherapy services in the Community Therapy Service setting at Broadmeadows Hospital and Craigieburn Centre with the clinical caseload predominantly in the following programs: Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS); however may assist in other Community Therapy Service funded programs in line with organisational demand.

Through their clinical expertise they will have a leading role in ensuring excellence in client care, promotion of quality, education of staff and students and in team and program development.

The Senior Clinician will work closely with the Physiotherapy Clinical Leader to monitor, evaluate and develop their service area.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A background which includes significant clinical experience resulting in high level of skill in general (including neurological and gerontological) physiotherapy
• A background which includes significant clinical experience in the assessment and management of falls for clients in the community
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and initiative in developing and promoting clinical care
• Possesses practical negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated experience with change management
• Demonstrated ability to lead and promote evidence based practice

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Angie Chong Physiotherapy Clinical Leader

Applications close 29 September 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.