About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,700 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Braybrook Allied Health and Wellness Centre?

• Be Part of Something New: Join our expanding services in the West Melbourne Metro Region and contribute to a fresh, innovative approach to Allied Health in Community Aged Care. • Future-Focused Environment: This role offers the opportunity to collaborate and innovate in our brand-new, state-of-the-art Braybrook Allied Health space, which is equipped with purpose-built consultation and treatment spaces, a fully equipped gym, a wellness studio, and dedicated office areas. • Driving Change: Be at the forefront of transforming Allied Health services in the community, with a focus on empowering clients and embracing new approaches.

Excellent Benefits: You will also receive:

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

As a qualified Physiotherapist, you will be an integral part of our innovative multidisciplinary team, providing both on-site and home-based services. You will play a pivotal role in establishing our new Braybrook Allied Health site in the West Melbourne metro region. Your primary focus will be providing individual and group-based physiotherapy services to older adults, using evidence-based clinical interventions to maximize independence and autonomy.

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and are committed to delivering best practice. You want to make a difference in the lives of older adults by enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them. This role is available from part-time to full-time employment. We are looking for individuals with:

This is the place for you if you:

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector with clients receiving services through their Home Care Package
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele
• The ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload independently
• Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Experience with running groups, such as neurological condition specific groups and/or GLA:D. We are particularly interested in candidates with skills in Pilates (reformer & floor-based), Yoga, and Tai Chi, and we are willing to support and fund training for suitable candidates in these areas
• • A valid driver's license and access to a car
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card / Vulnerable People card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Physiotherapist PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!