Title:  Casual Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist Grade 2 – Casual 

• Casual | Flexible shifts that fit your lifestyle and availability across various Eastern Health locations
• Opportunities for career growth | Mentorship and ongoing education provided
• Collaborative multidisciplinary teams | Work alongside professionals from diverse fields 

Build your expertise as a casual Physiotherapist across Eastern Health’s diverse clinical environments, tailored to your skills, strengths and career goals.

About the role

Eastern Health is seeking skilled Grade 2 Physiotherapists to join our casual workforce and contribute across a broad range of services and clinical settings.

Our Physiotherapy teams deliver high-quality care in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, acute and subacute inpatient services, ambulatory care, and home-based programs. Clinical opportunities are available across a diverse range of specialty areas, including Neurology, Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Cardiorespiratory, Complex Medicine, Oncology, Women's Health and Paediatric Physiotherapy.

With multiple campuses and home-based services located throughout Melbourne's eastern suburbs, we offer exposure to varied clinical environments, patient populations and multidisciplinary teams.

We welcome applications from physiotherapists interested in exploring how a casual Grade 2 Physiotherapist opportunity at Eastern Health aligns with your scope of practice, clinical interests and career aspirations. If you would like further information about the role, available clinical areas, or how we may be able to accommodate your interests and availability, please don't hesitate to contact us using the details provided at the bottom of the advertisement.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring with you:

• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Previous clinical experience in hospital bed-based and/or ambulatory settings, with advanced clinical skills in managing complex caseloads and coordinating comprehensive, client-centred discharge planning.
• Highly developed communication, teamwork and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in the supervision of staff and/or students.
• Demonstrated ability to introduce innovative practices and contribute to quality improvement, research activities, and ongoing professional development.

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: Hansinie Gunathilake

Contact Number: 0401 733 901

Contact Email: Hansinie.Loolbadduwa@easternhealth.org.au

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