Physiotherapist Grade 1 or 2

Permanent Full Time or Part Time

Permanent ongoing Part Time- and Full-time positions available

(up to 80 hours per fortnight with an ADO)

EBA: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector)

(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026

Salary Range: $70,590 to $103,691 plus 12% Superannuation

and generous salary packaging available.

Location: Across all WDHS campuses

About us:

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services and we are dedicated to living our values of:

WDHS - Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy

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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you! Learn more - Visit Hamilton

About The Role:

Our Physiotherapy department is seeking a Grade 1 or 2 Physiotherapist

The role of the Grade 1 or 2 Physiotherapist is primarily one of clinical service provision of a comprehensive, client-focused nature to Acute, Aged and Ambulatory care clients of the WDHS facilities. The role includes a wide range of rotations, as well as rotations at Regional Healthcare Facilities and Community Exercise groups.

Grade 1 Physiotherapists are supervised by a Grade 2 physiotherapist within their work area and will in turn have a variable degree of oversight for the allied health assistants and students, depending on their level of experience. All Physiotherapists have a duty to maintain appropriate, accurate and timely clinical, attendance and statistical records.

You will Bring:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution

Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

Analytical thinking to assess patient needs and develop appropriate treatment plans

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compassion and understanding toward patients' concerns and challenges

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Collaboration with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care

Commitment to providing culturally sensitive care to a diverse patient population

Flexibility to adapt to different healthcare settings

Physically fit to demonstrate exercises and perform hands-on therapy

Current driver's licence

Willingness to travel within the rural service area as needed

What we can offer you?

Flexible working arrangements

Generous Salary Packaging options ($9010) including meals and entertainment ($2650.00)

Novated vehicle leasing

Relocation Assistance

Relocation consultant support (housing, partner employment, childcare/education, social groups etc)

Financially supported post graduate studies

Comprehensive orientation program

Dynamic and empowering team environment

Progressive educational and professional development opportunities

Assistance to access scholarship programs

Excellent employment conditions and staff and wellbeing supportive culture

Free car parking

Applying for the Role:

Online applications are to be submitted via the WDHS website careers page

To view the position descriptions and to apply please go to our link:

Physiotherapist Grade 1 or 2 - WDHS

Proposed Interviews to take place upon receipt of suitable applications.

The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Police/NDIS Check. Dependant on your position you may be required to obtain a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check and / or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All successful applicants are to comply with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements. At WDHS we are proud to be smoke free.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.