Title:  Grade 2 Physiotherapist, Community Rehabilitation

Physiotherapist

• Community Rehabilitation Program | Grade 2 Physiotherapist
• Peter James Centre | Burwood East |
• Permanent Full Time | Monthly ADO + 5 weeks Annual Leave

An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 2 physiotherapist with a passion for rehabilitation to work in the Community Rehabilitation Program at the Peter James Centre, Burwood East.  

About the role

Community Rehabilitation is a time‑limited, goal‑oriented program designed to enhance clients’ health, functional independence, and participation within their community. The successful applicant will join a large interdisciplinary team and contribute to the delivery of both home‑based and centre‑based rehabilitation services, including group exercise, education programs, and aquatic physiotherapy.

The role is supported by a collaborative and experienced team, with regular clinical supervision provided by the Senior Clinician (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist) and operational guidance from the Team Leader. This structured support ensures high‑quality clinical practice and ongoing professional development.

The position requires the ability to work autonomously in community settings while actively contributing to the broader interdisciplinary team. Engagement in teaching, training, research, and quality improvement activities is an essential component of the role.

About you

As a Grade 2 Physiotherapist in the Community Rehabilitation Program, you will manage a high caseload of musculoskeletal and general rehabilitation clients. You’ll demonstrate collaborative interdisciplinary care, work with a culturally and socially diverse client population, and apply holistic, person‑centered assessment and management approaches. The role also includes leading the aquatic group program, supervising undergraduate physiotherapy students, and providing effective clinical supervision to Grade 1 physiotherapists.

This position requires strong clinical reasoning and leadership skills to manage and deliver the aquatic group program. Responsibilities include coordinating and delivering group‑based aquatic rehabilitation, supporting learning for junior staff and students, representing the program in the Aquatic Clinical Leadership Group, and contributing to education and service development.

Key selection criteria

Essential 

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy 
• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia 
• Eligibility for practicing membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association 
• Advanced clinical skills in managing a complex musculoskeletal caseload and comprehensive discharge planning using a client-centered approach. 
• Broad clinical experience encompassing diverse patient presentation. 
• Previous clinical experience working in an aligned clinical environment. 
• High level communication skills, both written and oral. 
• Demonstrated capacity to work / show leadership in a multidisciplinary team. 
• Experience in supervision of staff and/or students. 
• Excellent time management skills 
• Demonstrated ability, knowledge and experience to lead the professional development of others  
• Demonstrated ability to introduce innovative practice. 
• Commitment to improving own practice and undertaking quality and research activities. 
• Demonstrated understanding of professional codes of conduct. 
• Competent computer skills 
• Current Victorian driver’s licence 

Desirable 

• Australian Physiotherapy Association membership & relevant special interest group  
• Relevant clinical experience in a centre- and/or home-based service delivery model 
• Demonstrated capacity for skilled negotiation and wide consultation at all levels 
• Experience in delivering aquatic physiotherapy for individual clients and group programs across a diverse clinical population 

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! 

The benefit of working for Eastern Health includes: 

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee, please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles. 

You must have the right to permanently live and work in Australia to apply for this job. 

Please submit all applications online. 

Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Alice Embry (0457 563 173) or Sarah Khong (0403 842 677) 

Job Posting End Date: 28/06/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

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