Title:  Physiotherapist Comm Rehab

Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Community Rehabilitation Program 

• Fixed Term Full Time until January 2026 | 5 weeks’ leave + monthly day off

• Community Rehabilitation Program - Wantirna Health & Peter James Centre 

• Dynamic & Supportive Team Environment | Collaborative Allied Health department  

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

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, where the incumbent will be expected to work with the client, their carers & our interdisciplinary team to maximise health, functional independence & community participation. Workload will incorporate both home and centre-based activity inclusive of leading group programs which may include aquatic physiotherapy.   

As a Grade 2 physiotherapist in the Community Rehabilitation Program, you will be responsible for managing a mixed caseload of musculoskeletal and general rehabilitation clients in addition to non-clinical portfolios and responsibilities. This position requires sound clinical skills across musculoskeletal and general rehabilitation, and an ability to assess and manage psychosocially complex clients with the support of the interdisciplinary team. This position may also include a role in the supervision, mentoring and support to students, junior staff and allied health assistants.   

About you 

You will be a dynamic, enthusiastic team player who is actively seeking to collaborate with others to improve outcomes and experiences for your patients. You will be able to work autonomously in the community. You may participate in teaching, training, research and quality activities in consultation with your Team Leader/Senior Clinician and/or Manager (Community Rehabilitation Program). 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current Physiotherapy registration with AHPRA.  

• Experience in managing a complex musculoskeletal and/or general rehabilitation caseload and comprehensive discharge planning using a client-centred approach. 

• Broad clinical experience encompassing diverse patient presentations. 

• Previous clinical experience working in an aligned clinical environment. 

• High level communication skills, both written and oral. 

• Demonstrated capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team. 

• Experience in supervision of staff and/or students. 

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 

Contact Person: Elizabeth Wintle

Contact Number: 0457563173

Contact Email: elizabeth.wintle@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 27th October 2025

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!

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