Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Acute and Complex Care
Berwick, VIC, AU, 3806
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Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
About Us:
Monash Health Physiotherapy is a dynamic service with dedicated, highly skilled physiotherapists. In joining us, you will be part of a well-integrated team with an emphasis on positive culture and excellent person-centred multidisciplinary care. As part of Monash Health Physiotherapy, you are an integral part of the wider allied health and ward multidisciplinary teams. We are committed to working with you to become your professional best. We offer clinical education, training on the job and career progression to enable you to further develop your clinical, leadership, quality improvement and research skills.
About the Roles:
Join our team as a Grade 2 Acute and Complex Care Physiotherapist. We have multiple opportunities available:
- Ongoing full-time at Dandenong Hospital
- Ongoing full-time at Casey Hospital
- Fixed-term part-time (0.4 EFT, 15.2 hours/week, 30.4 hours/fortnight until March 2027 at Casey Hospital
These positions sit within the Acute and Complex Care team, which provides physiotherapy services to patients in the General Medicine and Special Medicine Programs, as well as the Emergency Department (secondary contact). Each position predominantly holds a General Medicine caseload - you’ll use your broad clinical knowledge and skills to care for inpatients with a range of acute illnesses, chronic diseases and complex care needs.
These roles provide valuable clinical, education and service improvement leadership across physiotherapy, allied health and the multidisciplinary care team, driving best-practice person-centred care. You will be responsible for supervising Grade 1 Physiotherapists, AHAs and undergraduate students.
You'll have the opportunity to use and develop diverse clinical skills as well as your leadership, people management, teaching and quality improvement skills. Being well supported by a large, dynamic and progressive team which includes Grade 4 Acute and Complex Care Stream Leader, Grade 3 Acute & Complex Care Senior Clinicians, Grade 2 colleagues and the site Physiotherapy Manager.
These roles are a great opportunity for an established Grade 2 Physiotherapist looking to further their career in a large hospital setting, or a current Grade 1 Physiotherapist ready to step into a Grade 2 role in a supportive environment.
About You:
To thrive in this role, you will bring the following:
- Clinical experience in general medicine physiotherapy in a hospital setting
- Good clinical reasoning skills with a passion for implementing evidence-based practice
- Passion for providing clinical education
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Ambition to grow your clinical, leadership, teaching and quality improvement skills
- Proactive and team player attitude
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Mandatory Requirements:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or recognised equivalent degree
- Current unconditional AHPRA registration
In Return:
As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:
- Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
- Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
- Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
- Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
- Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
- Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging
At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Carla Gordon, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist and Stream Leader - Acute & Complex Care, 0429 928 996.
Position Description documents can be found here.
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 17 April, 2026.