Bendigo Health

Work in an environment that offers:

• Support for career progression and development
• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• Excellent clinical exposure across a range of specialties

The Position

Job Reference: 2591

Position Title: Grade 2 Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist - Community Allied Health Services
Classification: VB1-VB4 or EP67-EP70 (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
Salary per hour (exc. super): $45.66 - $52.49
Hours per fortnight: 76 hours
Employment Status: Full Time Fixed Term (Until August 2026)

Closing date: 16/07/2025

The Community Services Team comprises Aged Care Assessment Services, Community Allied Health Services, Community Care Services, Carer Support Services, Community Nursing Services and the Referral Centre. The Community Allied Health Services (CAHS) team provides allied health inclusive of Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Podiatry, Fitness for Older Adults Program and Speech Pathology Services to eligible clients in the five Local Government Authorities of Buloke, Campaspe, Gannawarra, Loddon and the City of Greater Bendigo. The team work to support clients to live independently at home and in the community.

CAHS is collocated with the Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) program, which also provides services to clients in the Loddon Mallee region.

The program is funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Home Care Packages and Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP). Community Allied Health Services also delivers services to NDIS participants. Community Allied Health Services are available to people who are:

· Over 65 years (over 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders), or

· Have a disability

The Grade Two Physiotherapist is responsible for the provision of Physiotherapy Services within a designated clinical caseload, appropriate to their level of experience and competency. Grade Two level Physiotherapists are required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also contributing constructively to the interdisciplinary team.

The purpose of this position is to:

provide best practice client centred clinical care to clients within the designated caseload in Community Allied Health Services of Bendigo Health

provide a senior level of experience and supervision to grade 1 and undergraduate student health professionals

collaborate with key stakeholders, and may also include provision of contract services

contribute to the development of the Community Allied Health service, as well as the general Physiotherapy department as appropriate.

The Grade Two Exercise Physiologist is responsible for the provision of Exercise Physiology services within a designated clinical caseload, appropriate to their level of experience and competency. Grade Two level Exercise Physiologists are required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also contributing constructively to the interdisciplinary team.

The purpose of this position is to:

provide best practice client centred clinical care to clients within the designated caseload and Fitness for Older Adults Program (FOAP) in Community Allied Health Services of Bendigo Health

provide a senior level of experience and supervision to grade 1, Allied Health Assistants and undergraduate student health professional

collaborate with key stakeholders, and may also include provision of contract services

contribute to the development of Community Allied Health Services, as well as the general Exercise Physiology department as appropriate

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Community and Continuing Care Division provides a broad range of high-quality, person-centred care programs and services to consumers in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Each service within the division is designed to ensure holistic care and improve the overall well-being of our patients and communities. With a range of local and regional programs supporting place-based health promotion, prevention, care and support, they work collaboratively with other Divisions and regional partnerships and networks to support quality outcomes. The Division has a strong leadership role in the Loddon Mallee Region and is committed to ensuring processes are in place to deliver on our Division.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you! Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.

Need more information? Please contact Keely Trew, Senior Physiotherapist on 03 5454 7102 for a confidential discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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