Physiotherapist - Grade 3 - Functional Gut Clinic

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 Physiotherapist - Grade 3 to join the Pelvic Health team in the Functional Gut Clinic.

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 Continence and Pelvic Health physiotherapy services at Broadmeadows Hospital and across Northern Health. Through their clinical expertise the Senior Clinician will have a leading role in ensuring excellence in client care, promotion of quality, education of staff and students, and team and program development.

The Senior Clinician will play a key role in expanding the Gastroenterology/Functional Gut Clinic at Northern Health. Allied Health clinicians with gastroenterology expertise include dietetics (nutrition optimisation, symptom management, disease control/induction of remission), continence physiotherapy (sensory retraining including urge suppression strategies) and psychology (self-management of psychological distress associated with diagnosis, symptoms, and management). The Senior Clinician will work alongside Dietetics and Psychology, and be in close partnership with the Northern Health Gastroenterology team.

The successful candidate will be a flexible, team player who has an ability to assess and manage complex continence and pelvic health related pathologies in a timely manner. Responsibilities include managing a varied caseload and acting as a clinical resource and mentor for junior staff and students.

The Senior Clinician will collaborate closely with the NH Gastroenterology team, Allied Health, and Physiotherapy leadership groups to monitor, evaluate and develop the Continence and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy service including within the Functional Gut Clinic, and ensure organisational targets and key performance indicators are met. This clinician will have experience in the implementation of quality and workforce innovation projects and their robust evaluation. As part of the senior physiotherapy teamthe staff member will have a key role in linking with community colleagues within Northern Health and other partner organisations to work towards a 'healthier community'.

This position is fixed term part time (32 hours per fortnight) until June 2026.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Professional qualifications and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Physiotherapist (without restrictions)
• Relevant post graduate qualifications in Continence and/or Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
• A background which includes significant clinical experience resulting in high level of skill in Continence and Pelvic Health physiotherapy
• Demonstrated experience managing patients with functional gut disorders
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and initiative in developing and promoting clinical care
• Demonstrated sound clinical skills based on practice wisdom
• Demonstrated ability to lead and promote evidence based practice
• Possesses practical negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated leadership within a multidisciplinary team and promotion of interprofessional 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 7 November 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.