Grade 2 Physiotherapist- Emergency Services and Vestibular 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 physiotherapists to join the Northern Hospital Emergency Services Physiotherapy Team.

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:

This exciting and dynamic position plays a leading role in the delivery of care to patients in the Emergency Department (including Short Stay Unit, and Emergency Observation Unit) combined with a Vestibular clinic based at The Northern Hospital Epping. The physiotherapist will enjoy a fast-paced and collaborative experience working in the busiest Emergency Department in Victoria. They will be supported by an engaged allied health leadership team.

Applicants will be working a permanent Saturday or Sunday, and one weekday. Applications for a single day accepted- please state whether this is for a weekday or weekend in your application. Vestibular clinic will run on a weekday only.

The overall responsibilities of the position include:

• Clinical expertise in a range of conditions managed in Emergency Services, including musculoskeletal, neurological/vestibular conditions and general mobility and medical
• Safe, effective and independent management of a clinical caseload within the:
• Emergency Department, Short Stay and Emergency Observation Units

• Vestibular Clinic. The vestibular clinic occurs half day a week and is run to support clients discharged from the Emergency Department or acute wards with vestibular conditions.

• Supervision of undergraduate physiotherapy students, junior staff and allied health assistants

• Consultation and collaboration with other health professionals to provide integrated care
• Active participation and contribution with operational requirements, planning, quality improvement and staff performance/development

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in physiotherapy assessment and management of a broad variety of conditions managed in Emergency Services and the acute medical setting including musculoskeletal, neurological and vestibular conditions.
• Ability to assess complex patient presentations including those in the Emergency department and facilitate safe discharge including referral to community-based programs
• Ability to assess and treat patients presenting with vestibular conditions and facilitate safe discharge including referral to community-based programs
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Proven capacity to successfully work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development / postgraduate education
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated capability in service innovation and development
• Understanding of cultural diversity of the community

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 James Walker, Physiotherapy Clinical Leader, The Northern Hospital on

Applications close 24 October 2025

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.