Title: Physiotherapist
Burwood East, VIC, AU, 3151
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Community Rehabilitation Program
- Temporary part-time | 0.6 EFT until 12 March 2027 | Support your ideal work-life balance
- Based at Peter James Centre - Burwood East | Convenient location with easy access to on-site parking, major roads and public transport
- Opportunity to participate in professional development, clinical leadership, continuous improvement and research opportunities
About the role
As the 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. You will have 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 supervision, mentoring and support to students, junior staff and allied health assistants.
Community Rehabilitation is a time-limited, goal-based program, where you will be expected to work with the client, their carers and our interdisciplinary team to maximise health, functional independence and community participation. Workload will incorporate both home and centre-based activity inclusive of leading group programs which may include aquatic physiotherapy.
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 while working autonomously in the community.
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.
About 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.
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 and 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 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 applications.
Please click here to view the Position Description.
Contact Person: Susan Mathai
Contact Number: 0418 894 145
Contact Email: Susan.Mathai@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: Friday 21 August 2026
Need help submitting your application?
Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.
Click here for the Candidate Guide for help with our recruitment process!
Our Values in Action
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day