
Physiotherapist Grade 3
2 days ago
- Location: Footscray & Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part Time position until December EFT), with the possibility of extension.
- Salary: Grade 3 - Year 1 to 4 (VB7 to VC1)
About the role:
This position involves using your well consolidated skills and expertise to provide best care to patients of the West, including assessment and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. You will also support and facilitate the development of our junior musculoskeletal staff.
Western Health provides adult musculoskeletal physiotherapy outpatient services across three sites providing assessment and rehabilitation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions. We also offer a range of Adult Musculoskeletal Advanced Practice services including:
- Virtual Fracture Clinic
- Physiotherapy Led Orthopaedic Screening Clinic
- Physiotherapy Led Neurosurgical Screening Clinic
- Osteoarthritis Hip & Knee Service (OAHKS)
- Primary contact within the Emergency Department
- Non-Weight Bearing Coordinator
You will be part of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team who are dedicated to providing holistic patient-centered care, delivering excellent patient outcomes, and providing evidence-based practice. You will have the opportunity to provide leadership and strategic direction within the team and be involved in research and quality improvement activities, while working collaboratively with other senior clinicians. You will receive supervision from Grade 4 Physiotherapists and be well supported in developing your clinical, leadership, supervision and research skills. Grade 3 Physiotherapists at Western Health contribute to our Education and Training programs within the Physiotherapy service.
Key responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy, specialty and multidisciplinary teams
- Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies
- Contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace
About you:
- Be committed to providing excellent patient care
- Have well-developed skills in provision of care to musculoskeletal patients in an outpatient capacity, including assessment and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions and fracture management
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Come and join our innovative, supportive and friendly department, with our strong positive workplace culture, and help us continue to care for the community in the West.
It is a very exciting time for us, with new the Footscray Hospital opening in February 2026 and the new Melton Hospital planned to open in 2029. See why our Allied Health Staff love working at Western Health: My Why - Allied Health Recruitment. Find out more about our team by following us on Facebook (@westernhealthphysio) and Instagram (westernhealth_physio).
Position Description
About Western Health:
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 10 October 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Rebecca Pile on or Bhavna Trivedy on Clinical Leads Musculoskeletal and Advanced Practice Physiotherapy).
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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