Grade 2 Orthopaedic Physiotherapist

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

• Permanent part time position available in a dynamic and fast paced inpatient environment

• Mix of Orthopaedic elective and trauma patient populations

• Opportunity for professional development and clinical skill development

Classification: Grade 2*

On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

Please see Position Description

What You Will Be Doing

The grade 2 physiotherapist is responsible for providing safe, personal, effective and connected care to patients predominantly with orthopaedic conditions in an acute inpatient setting with requirements to work in outpatient, subacute or community settings as needed. The caseload will often be post-surgical orthopaedic but also may include other surgical patients, and patients with general medical and general debility conditions. The grade 2 will work flexibly with the broader Physiotherapy team to ensure patients receive excellent care. The grade 2 physiotherapist provides supervision for grade 1 physiotherapists and allied health assistants and plays a key role in the provision of education to undergraduate physiotherapy students.

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

Essential

• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).

• Current Working with Children Check.

• Demonstrated ability to competently and autonomously deliver high quality Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and patient management for orthopaedic patients and other patient groups as required.

• Demonstrated capacity to teach, support and supervise junior Physiotherapists and undergraduate Physiotherapy students.

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous and innovative improvement through quality and/or research activities.

• Demonstrated participation in professional development.

• Current Victorian Driver's licence

Desirable

• Previous experience working across the care continuum (acute to subacute to community)

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Recruitment & Onboarding team on , option 1.

For role specific information contact Katie Palmer on

The role ceases advertising on 16/09/2025.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.