Title:  Physiotherapist - Community Rehabilitation Program

Physiotherapist - Community Rehabilitation Program

• Peter James Centre & Wantirna Health | Carparking and cafes on site
• Ongoing permanent full-time position | 5 weeks’ leave + monthly day off
• Be part of a friendly and inclusive service | Be valued for what you do

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

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

As a Grade 2 physiotherapist in the Community Rehabilitation Program, key responsibilities and tasks include managing a caseload of musculoskeletal, neurological 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 may also be involved in the supervision of undergraduate physiotherapy students, and may be required to support the clinical supervision of more junior staff (physiotherapists, allied health assistance). Work within this role will require the successful applicant to work across sites and streams (musculoskeletal / neurological rehabilitation) as required based on service demands. This position will be well supported within a large collaborative and supportive team, with regular clinical supervision provided by the senior clinician physiotherapist and operationally supported by the team leader. 

This role requires the successful candidate 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 or quality activities is an important 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 & CRTT). 

The community rehabilitation program is committed to facilitating the professional growth and development of its clinicians. This role will be supported in a large interdisciplinary team with regular clinical supervision provided by a senior clinician physiotherapist, and operation support provided by the program team leader. Physiotherapists in the program are supported and encouraged to engage in regular effective clinical supervision, actively engage in professional development opportunities and are supported to achieve their personalised professional goals. The community rehabilitation program offers a dynamic learning environment with a strong focus on continuous learning and evidence-based practice.   

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy 

• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia 

• Eligibility for practicing membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association 

• Demonstrate proficient clinical skill in assessing and managing a neurological, musculoskeletal and general rehabilitation caseload including comprehensive discharge planning using a client-centred approach. 

• Previous clinical experience working in an aligned clinical environment across neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation 
• Current Victorian driver’s licence 
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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: Liz Wintle

Contact Number: 0457563173

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

Job Posting End Date: 22/09/2025

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!

Our Values in Action:

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