Physiotherapist Grade 2

Why This Role Matters
The Physiotherapist – Grade 2 role at Northern Health is vital in delivering high-quality community-based care, particularly for elderly patients. This position supports improving mobility, independence, and overall well-being for individuals aged 65+, while contributing to interdisciplinary healthcare delivery.

Job Description
Northern Health is hiring a Physiotherapist – Grade 2 for a fixed-term, part-time role across its Melbourne campuses. The role focuses on community therapy services, working with geriatric populations through home-based and center-based interventions.

Key Features of the Role
• Position: Physiotherapist – Grade 2
• Organization: Northern Health
• Location: Melbourne (Broadmeadows Hospital & other campuses)
• Employment Type: Fixed Term Part-Time (46.4 hours per fortnight)
• Contract Duration: Until 18 December 2026
• Work Mode: On-site
• Application Deadline: 30 March 2026

Responsibilities
• Triage long-stay patients from waiting lists
• Conduct interdisciplinary assessments to identify patient needs
• Deliver appropriate physiotherapy interventions
• Refer patients to suitable healthcare services
• Manage diverse caseloads including gerontology, neurology, and musculoskeletal conditions
• Provide community-based and home-based therapy (individual and group sessions)
• Support education and training of staff and physiotherapy students

Clinical Leadership & Supervision
• Supervise junior physiotherapists and students
• Promote excellence in clinical care delivery
• Contribute to service innovation and development
• Work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams

Required Qualification
• Degree in Physiotherapy (BPT or equivalent recognized qualification)

Important Requirements
• Extensive experience with elderly patients (65+) with complex conditions
• Experience in community-based physiotherapy (home and center-based care)
• Strong clinical reasoning and patient management skills
• Proven leadership and initiative in clinical practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Employment Options
• Fixed-term, part-time role
• On-site across multiple campuses

What We Offer
• Professional development programs and training
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (including “Thrive” program)
• Flexible working arrangements and additional leave options
• Salary packaging and financial benefits
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Access to EAP, online library, and onsite parking

Experience and Skills
• Expertise in gerontology, neurology, and musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Experience handling complex community cases and fall-risk patients
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to innovate and improve healthcare services

Salary Insights
• Not disclosed (aligned with Australian healthcare pay standards for Grade 2 roles)

Company Overview
Northern Health is a leading public healthcare provider in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. It offers a wide range of services including acute, sub-acute, mental health, and community-based care across multiple campuses, serving a diverse and rapidly growing population.

FAQs

1. What type of patients will I work with?
   Primarily elderly patients (65+) with complex health conditions.

2. Is this a permanent role?
   No, it is a fixed-term role until December 2026.

3. What is the work schedule?
   Part-time (46.4 hours per fortnight).

4. Will I supervise others?
   Yes, you will supervise junior staff and physiotherapy students.

5. Is community work involved?
   Yes, both home-based and center-based therapy services are included.

Application Tips
• Highlight experience with geriatric and community-based care
• Showcase leadership and supervision experience
• Emphasize interdisciplinary teamwork skills
• Include examples of managing complex cases
• Apply early as shortlisting may begin immediately