Casual Physiotherapist

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

St John of God Bunbury Hospital is only two hours drive from the Perth CBD located in the beautiful South West of Western Australia.

With 145 beds, the hospital is considered one of the finest private hospitals in regional WA surrounded by beautiful lakeside gardens.

The facility offers services in cardiac care, interventional cardiology, cancer treatment, renal dialysis, elective surgery , general medicine and palliative care.

An Allied Heath team provide a variety of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital is large enough to provide a range of specialities and small enough to foster strong connections and team bonding among caregivers, ensuring compassionate, patient centred care.

Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

The Allied Health department at St John of God Bunbury is a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients from a wide range of backgrounds. We are currently seeking Casual Physiotherapists with weekend availability to join our multidisciplinary team.

In this role, you will provide clinical physiotherapy services using evidence-based practices, ensuring adherence to the Australian Physiotherapy Association Code of Conduct and SJGHC policies and guidelines.

Our hospital offers a comprehensive range of physiotherapy services to inpatients, including acute medical care, palliative care, and pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation. As a Grade 1 Physiotherapist, you will benefit from strong mentoring, peer support, and clear pathways for professional development, enabling you to grow and excel within your career.

Casual Hours are available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The Position

• Provide high quality evidence-based physiotherapy assessments and treatments for all patients/clients, including the provision of hydrotherapy treatments where applicable.
• Using patient-centered care work with the patient to develop appropriate physiotherapy treatment goals and plans for all patients/clients.
• Ensure that direct working relationships are established and maintained with multi-disciplinary colleagues and internal/external customers including active participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings
• Use of Evidence Based Patient treatment outcome measures and use of patient feedback satisfaction measures and quality assurance activities
• Participate in the physiotherapy department weekend roster if required.
• Assist with education and training programs for students as requested
• Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties arising from each session instructed. This requires liaison with the office administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation.
• Attend staff meetings and present at professional development sessions as required.
• Delegate to other staff members where appropriate e.g. Allied Health Assistants, or students.
• Liaise with other staff and educate staff about patient/client care.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, their families, staff and external health professionals and agencies to ensure quality patient management.

Candidates must hold a tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and maintain current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).

Successful applicants will have demonstrated experience delivering physiotherapy services within relevant clinical settings, including proficiency in providing hydrotherapy treatments.

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to effectively utilise technology for communication. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Hourly Rate: $53.19 to $75.82 (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
• Casual position
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts
• Dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Subsidised on-site parking
• Flexible working hours and a commitment to work-life balance

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

For enquiries contact Marieke Bakker, Senior Physiotherapist, on

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.