Title:  Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Community Rehabilitation Program

Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Community Rehabilitation Program 

•  Community Rehabilitation Program - Musculoskeletal stream  

• Full time Permanent | experience work-life balance 

• Community Rehabilitation Program (Wantirna Health) 

• Dynamic and Supportive Team Environment | Collaborative Allied Health opportunities   

• Opportunity to participate in professional development, clinical leadership, continuous improvement and research opportunities 

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Community Rehabilitation is a time-limited, goal-based program, focused on improving our clients’ health, functional independence & community participation. The successful applicant will work within a large interdisciplinary team, providing both home and centre-based care, including group exercise and education programs which may include telehealth or aquatic physiotherapy.   

As a Grade 2 physiotherapist in the Community Rehabilitation Program, key responsibilities and tasks include managing a high caseload of musculoskeletal and general rehabilitation clients, demonstrating collaborative interdisciplinary care, working with a culturally and socially diverse clinical population and the ability to undertake holistic person-centred assessment and management approaches.  This role will involve the supervision of undergraduate physiotherapy students and may be required to support the clinical supervision of more junior staff (physiotherapists, allied health assistance). This position will be well supported within a large collaborative and supportive team, with regular clinical supervision provided by the senior clinician musculoskeletal physiotherapist and operationally supported by the team leader.   

This role requires the successful applicant to work autonomously in the community, whilst being able to contribute and work strongly within the wider interdisciplinary team. Initiating and participating in teaching, training, research and quality activities is a vital part of this role as well as representing the Community Rehabilitation Program Eastern Health as delegated by your Team Leader/Senior Clinician and/or Manager (Community Rehabilitation Program).   

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

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-centred 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 
• Active participation in client triage processes as delegated by the Team Leader/Senior Clinician and/or Manager (Community Rehabilitation Program). 

 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 

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

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

• 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 for 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.

Please click here for position description 

1. Liz Wintle (Senior Clinician Physiotherapist - CRP)   Phone: 0457 563 173
2. Julia Hosking (Team Leader - WH CRP)   Phone: 0403 603 106

Job Posting End Date: 13/02/2026

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)

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day