Physiotherapist Grade 2

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• Position located at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, working with our clients in the community and at our partner Aged Care Facility
• Permanent part time opportunity
• Supportive team, flexible work environment

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Transition and Restorative Care Programs

The Transition and Restorative Care Programs sit within Aged Care Community Services as part of the Continuing Care Division at Austin Health. The programs are committed to providing high quality safe care for patients while helping them achieve their goals. The programs are provided in both residential and community settings.

About the role

The Grade 2 Physiotherapist will work as a member of the Aged Care Community Services Transition Care and Restorative Care Teams, providing a Physiotherapy service to clients in both our residential and community programs. 

The role will see you undertaking assessment and treatment of clients to optimise or maintain functional capacity, and you will have a key role, along with other team members in supporting discharge planning.

A regular day will see you:     

• Providing high quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment to clients in both residential and community settings
• Actively participating in case conferences and family meetings as required
• Working closely with the wider TCP team to ensure the delivery of safe and effective client care and supporting d/c planning

About you

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You'll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

You'll further have:

• A physiotherapy qualification and current AHPRA registration
• Strong clinical skills and demonstrated experience in an aged care or community settings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that support patient care, team engagement and collaboration
• A willingness to think outside the square and think creatively to achieve the best possible client outcomes

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Shakira Simon, Community Aged Care Services Manager,

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

Application closing date: 26 October 2025