Physiotherapist - Grade 1

PHYSIOTHERAPIST – Grade 1

Physiotherapy Team

Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p/f or 80 hours p/f + ADO

Allied Health Professionals, Physiotherapist Grade 1 ($35.72 to $45.63 p/h), dependant on skills and experience

No two days are the same as a Physiotherapist!

An exciting opportunity exists to join our Physiotherapy team at West Gippsland Healthcare Group. We have a team of experienced, dynamic and supportive Allied health assistants, Grade 1, 2 and 3 Physiotherapists to assist you with career development, help you through the challenges and most importantly, to provide high quality care to our community. We are located in a purpose-built Allied Health / Community Rehabilitation Centre situated at West Gippsland Hospital.

Physiotherapy services include the following areas:

Acute inpatient units including Surgical, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Medical and Maternity

Emergency Department and Short Stay Unit

Sub-Acute Unit: GEM and TCP

Aged Care Services

Community Rehabilitation Service, Prehabilitation and Outpatients

Rehabilitation Groups including: Cardiac Rehab, Pulmonary Rehab, Parkinsons Group, Hip and Knee Groups and Strength and Balance Group

Community and Allied Health Team (Domiciliary Service)

The successful applicant will work in a rotational position. Our physiotherapy department encourages and supports staff attending professional development activities. All staff participate in a supervision program where support and mentoring is provided.

This is a great opportunity for a physiotherapist to develop a range of skills and experience in a supported and dynamic team environment while enjoying a fantastic lifestyle exploring beautiful Gippsland.

The preferred candidate will have

A Degree in Physiotherapy

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - Physiotherapy Board

Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

***IMPORTANT:***Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required prior to commencement.

About our organisation

Did you know that Warragul hospital is a stress-free commute along the freeway from the south eastern suburbs? What's more, the Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest-growing Local Government Areas in the country.

While our hospital may be ageing, our most precious asset is not the building but the exceptional quality of care delivered by our remarkable staff. Joining us means becoming part of a team that's more than just colleagues; we're a friendly and welcoming family. At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we believe in caring for our community because we are the community.

At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we take pride in our commitment to fostering diversity and equality within our team. We warmly welcome applications from every corner of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and those with first-hand experience of living with a disability. Your unique perspective and background are valuable to us, and we look forward to your application.

Who wouldn't want to be part of such a remarkable journey? So, dust off your CV and prepare to embark on an inspiring career with us here at West Gippsland Health. Your future awaits!

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Access to employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in thePosition Description. Applications must be submitted via seek.com.au and are to include a current CV, response to the key selection criteria (as outlined in the Position Description) and a cover letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contactKristy Dougheney, Acting Physiotherapy Manager, on03 5623 0640or via emailKristy.Dougheney@wghg.com.au.

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Applications close onSunday, 7 September 2025.

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.