Physiotherapist - Grade 1

Your Role at St John of God Midland Hospital

St John of God Midland Hospital is looking for passionate and motivated Grade 1 Physiotherapists to join our recruitment pool for upcoming full-time and part-time fixed-term opportunities, with the potential to move into a permanent role. Right now, we have an exciting full-time, six-month fixed-term position available to cover a secondment, a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive and dynamic team.

As part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy care to our clients and patients, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes. You will be supported by experienced colleagues and encouraged to continue developing your clinical skills and professional growth. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence, compassion, and teamwork.

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-centred 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.

• Accepts responsibility for maintaining and strengthening own professional knowledge and expertise. Maintenance of own continuing professional development portfolio as required.

To be successful in this role, you will hold current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) and have experience providing high-quality physiotherapy services across relevant clinical settings, including the delivery of hydrotherapy treatments.

You will also demonstrate strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and other health professionals. A proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team will be key to your success in this role.

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

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements

We can offer you

• Salary: $85,508 to $120,255 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

• To fill upcoming full-time and part-time fixed-term opportunities, with the potential to move into a permanency

• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• Free on-site parking

• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• A welcoming and supportive culture

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  Apply today If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to a candidate talent pool list where you could be offered an alternative position.

If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes

For enquiries contact Erin Cecins, Physiotherapist Manager on

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.