Title:  Senior Physiotherapist - GEM

Senior Physiotherapist 

• Fixed term Full time with monthly day off | Join an exciting pilot project!
• Box Hill | Close to cafes and public transport | Medicine wards
• Innovative in optimizing rehabilitation in geriatric care
• Transform patient experience from day 1!

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

This Grade 3 role will provide specialized physiotherapy care to patients awaiting transfer to subacute care, aiming to discharge them home with ambulatory services and to reduce hospital acquired de-conditioning. You will work dynamically across a specialized multi-disciplinary inclusive of and aligned Allied Health Assistants.

As an integral part of your role, you will have access to supports and opportunities to continuously improve your clinical and leadership capabilities. This includes: 

• Regular supervision, support & coaching from our Grade 4 Physiotherapy Clinical Leads both individually and as part of the senior leadership team (Aged and Complex Care stream) 

• Regular engagement with Physiotherapy/Allied Health managers, including participation in Physiotherapy Professional Council 

• Regular access to the broader Physiotherapy Leadership Teams, including the ability to consult with clinical leads in the musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory streams about complex cases as they arise. 

• In-house professional development opportunities 

• Access to Allied Health Research department and Quality Teams to support you to participate in and lead quality and research initiatives 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in relevant discipline. 
• Current registration Australian Physiotherapy Board.
• Eligibility for Membership of Professional Association. 
• Extensive clinical experience in geriatric care across the continuum.
• Experience in leadership of staff, including professional development and supervision. 
• Experience in clinical education of staff and students. 
• High level communication and collaborative practice. 
• Demonstrable engagement in innovative work practice
• Sound knowledge of community organisations and networks. 

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: Nat Jasonides 

Contact Email: Anatole.Jasonides@Easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 08/12/2025

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