Title:  Senior Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist Grade 3 – Geriatric Evaluation and Management 

• Part-time opportunity until 8 August 2027 | Flexible hours to support your ideal work-life balance
• Make a meaningful impact in aged and complex care | Deliver expert care and improve outcomes for older adults
• Grow as a clinician, educator and mentor | Support the development of staff and students across the service

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

As a Grade 3 Physiotherapist, you will provide expert clinical leadership within our Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) service, delivering high-quality care to older adults with complex health needs. You will use your advanced clinical reasoning and senior decision-making skills to support patient care while mentoring and developing Grade 1 and Grade 2 Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and physiotherapy students across Eastern Health.

Working as part of the Aged and Complex Care leadership team, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to drive excellence in clinical practice, education, quality improvement and research. We are seeking a motivated and adaptable physiotherapist with exceptional communication and advocacy skills who is passionate about leadership, innovation and improving patient outcomes.

At Eastern Health, you will be supported to thrive in your career through regular clinical and operational supervision, mentoring and coaching from our Grade 4 Physiotherapy Clinical Leads and Allied Health leadership team. You will also have access to a range of professional development opportunities, including leadership, research and quality improvement programs, Physiotherapy Professional Council forums, and support for postgraduate study and ongoing training aligned with your career goals.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration
• Extensive clinical experience in care of the older person/complex patient care
• Experience in leadership of staff, including professional development and supervision.  
• Experience in the supervision and clinical education of staff and students
• Highly developed communication, teamwork and leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

What we offer 

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:  

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.   

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options. 

• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources. 

• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.  

Interested in joining us?  

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.  

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date. 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required. 

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process. 

 Our commitments  

• 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 across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team. 

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. 

• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. 

• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.  

Please click here to view the position description.

Contact Person: Jenny Anderson

Contact Number: 0411 677 097

Contact Email: Jennifer.Anderson@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: Friday 13 November 2026

Need help submitting your application? 
Contact the person listed in the advertisement or our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) or talentacquisition@easternhealth.org.au, including discussing any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process. 

 
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