Physiotherapist (Grade 3), Intensive Care Unit

 Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 

Job Category - Other Professionals - Physiotherapy

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• Support the leadership and supervision of senior staff across ICU and the department.  
• Look to your future with ongoing career and professional development opportunities within a supportive supervision structure
• Permanent  Full-time or two part-time positions working in the Intensive Care Unit | 5 weeks leave | salary packaging | salary review period

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About the facility 

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

The Acute Physiotherapy Department provides services to a wide range of clinical areas. Physiotherapy is predominantly inpatient focused with some outpatient services provided in orthopaedics, paediatrics and women's health. Our dynamic team provides inpatient physiotherapy to all wards of University Hospital Geelong. Specialties include surgical, medical, orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics, Rapid Assessment and Planning Unit, Oncology and the Emergency Department.

About the role 

Barwon Health's Physiotherapy team is seeking organised, dynamic, and flexible team players with clinical expertise across the spectrum of patients in the UHG Intensive Care Unit. You will provide evidence-based, patient-centred physiotherapy care within a multi-disciplinary setting.

In this role, you will provide leadership, teaching, and supervision to Grade 2 Physiotherapists, Rotational Grade 1 Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Assistants, and Undergraduate Students working in your area. Your own professional development and supervision will be supported to help you achieve your career goals.

You will deliver best-practice physiotherapy services across the busy ICU and assist with ward demand as needed. Weekend work, as part of the 7-day service roster, is a requirement of this role.

Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living in Geelong, including inner-city, coastal, suburban, and rural housing options at affordable prices, excellent schooling, and beautiful parks, rivers, walking trails, and wineries.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

About the culture

The Barwon Health Physiotherapy Department is a large department with a focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes through positive teamwork, staff development and best practice.

We are a fun, passionate, supportive, energetic, driven team that works cohesively together. We promote professional development in the workplace and as a team we are focussed on quality, patient-centred care. You will work with an innovative multidisciplinary team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience.

You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050, everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong 

Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.

• Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
• Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.

We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.

• We encourage applications from:
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
• LGBTIQA+ community members
• People of all gender identities
• People with disability
• Culturally and linguistically diverse communities

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at

Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government )

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

Please note we do not accept resumes via email. 

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person: Yvonne McNeel

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Application closing date: 18th, November 2025..

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