Physiotherapist

Inglewood District Health Services Community and Allied Health Team are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Physiotherapist with an interest in rural health, to join our friendly and skilled multi-disciplinary team.

Position Title: Physiotherapist Grade 1-3

Classification: Dependent on qualifications and experience

Salary range per hour: $40-55 (dependent upon grade & experience) + superannuation + generous salary packaging option

Employment Type: FTE with 12-month fixed tenure (Maternity Leave). Flexible commencement date between December 2025 and January 2026.

Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement

The Position

Come and join the IDHS Community and Allied Health Services team, with a well renowned supportive workplace culture and an opportunity to work alongside experienced Allied Health Professionals.

In this role you will work autonomously in a supported environment, undertake a varied and diverse workload and provide interventions in predominately centre based settings (including some outreach work at other sites), making a true difference to our clients' independence and well-being. This role requires a generalist physiotherapy skill set and works across both bed based and outpatient services.

The successful applicant will have a strong interest in working in rural healthcare and be willing to gain experience in various clinical and non-clinical roles. You will be supported by and work closely with other physiotherapists, management and the broader team to grow your career.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Mental Health Services, Chronic Disease Management, Outpatient Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, Diabetes Education and Speech Pathology services.

About you - Essential criteria

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) and eligibility for membership of professional association
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Physiotherapist
• Knowledge of the delivery of person centred physiotherapy services within centre based, group and community settings
• Demonstrated understanding of health and related issues experienced by elderly people, people with disabilities, their carers and rural/regional residents.
• Demonstrated high level of inter-personal skills with the ability to effectively liaise with consumers, the community, service providers and other agencies
• A strong commitment to teamwork and lifelong learning.
• A current driver's licence

Desirable

• Knowledge of the service system and ability to liaise and advocate across the full spectrum of health and community care.
• Demonstrated experience with staff and student supervision
• Experience with and a passion for service development
• Training / certification in Clinical Pilates

Please refer to the relevant attached position description for further details about the role and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

Culture and Benefits

IDHS prides itself on being an employer of choice and on the support and supervision provided to its staff.

We can offer you the following:

• A supported position in a multi-disciplinary team
• New state-of the art consulting rooms, office and gym (including clinical pilates equipment)
• Generous salary packaging options including access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and associated expenses
• A welcoming and supportive culture
• Professional development opportunities
• Free parking
• Flexible work arrangements

• Employee Assistance Program

• All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, Working with Children Check and compliance with the IDHS Vaccination Policy

IDHS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTQIA+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.

For further information about this position, please contact Annalyse Carroll on

Applications Close 21 October 2025, please note that interviews will be undertaken as applications are received)