Title:  Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Geriatric Evaluation and Management

Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Acute and Subacute Rehabilitation - Care of the Older Person/Geriatric Evaluation and Management

• Permanent full-time | 5 week’s annual leave + monthly day off  
• Upper Ferntree Gully | Nestled in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges | Car parking on-site
• Supportive workplace culture | Focus on employee wellbeing and development

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.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists to be part of a well-established and supportive acute and sub-acute team as a Grade 2 Physiotherapist. Based at Angliss Hospital, this role supports the rehabilitation of patients in a mix of acute and sub-acute settings with a focus on care of the older person. You will have the opportunity to keep both your acute and sub-acute skills fresh in this exciting opportunity to work across the bed based continuum.  Additionally, the opportunity to be part of improvement work within the Aged and Complex Care clinical stream with senior support. 

The Grade 2 Physiotherapist is responsible for working closely with the multidisciplinary Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) team and acute services maintaining a focus on maximising discharge physical outcomes through individualised management programs for the older person. This role also has the opportunity to provide supervision of undergraduate physiotherapy students with support from the Grade 3 Physiotherapists, as well as supervision of Allied Health Assistants. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy 
• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)  
• Meet all the requirements as outlined in the position description roles and responsibilities 
• Demonstrable experience working in acute and subacute settings with an older adult population 
• Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team 
• Demonstrated experience in supervision of staff and/or students 
• Demonstrated high level communication skills, both written and oral 

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 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 application

Please click here to view the Position Description.

Contact Person: Heather Fitzgerald

Contact Email: Heather.Fitzgerald@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: Wednesday 5 August 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Hiring Manager on the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) for support.

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