Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist Grade 1 – Permanent Opportunity

Koo Wee Rup

· Free onsite parking and commuting away from inner city congestion.

· Public Health Salary Packaging options.

· A vibrant multidisciplinary team culture.

· Employee Assistance Program.

· Opportunity to apply for internally advertised roles.

Why work with us?

When you join our team, you are part of a highly valued group of essential professionals dedicated to our vision to provide the very best care for people in their local community.

You will contribute to a diverse, engaging and collaborative culture that is guided by our values of accountability, integrity, respect and individual care, professionalism and partnerships.

Kooweerup Regional Health Service (KRHS) is a public hospital located approximately 1 hours’ drive south east of Melbourne in the rural area of Cardinia Shire.

Kooweerup Regional Health Service provides a range of services including Acute Medical, Residential Aged Care, Community Health, Allied health and Early Parenting

KRHS encourage diverse applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples and encourage all staff to be their authentic selves at work

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The Grade 1 Physiotherapist provides high quality assessment and intervention to maximise the functional independence, health, safety and quality of life to inpatients and community-based clients across all KRHS clinical and preventative health service areas The Grade 1 Physiotherapist is required to work within a multidisciplinary team to strengthen the functioning and quality of life of aged care consumers, medical inpatients, TCP and community based clients.

Developing a strong knowledge and skill base, the Grade one physiotherapist will ensure a commitment to partnering with consumers, collaborative practice and evidence-based knowledge which contributes to positive client outcomes and service development.

The successful applicant will receive supervision and support from senior staff and will participate in quality improvement activities.

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Applicants will require:

Mandatory

· Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Master of Physiotherapy or recognised equivalent

· Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

· Member of or eligibility for membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)

· Current valid Police Check and current Working with Children’s Check

· Current Victorian Driver’s License – some driving is required

· Compliance with mandatory Vaccinations

· Well developed interpersonal and communication skills

· Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team

· Proficient computer skills.

Desirable

· Demonstrated knowledge of clinical Physiotherapy theory and practice

· Established skills in time management, organisation and planning.

· Previous Experience working in aged care settings

· Rights to live and work in Australia

Current vacancies are for up to full time 1 FTE, however multiple applicants with less FTE availability will be considered. Please reference your preferred FTE in your cover letter.

All applications for this role arebeing accepted through Seek only. Should you have any reasonable adjustments required to compete this process, please reach out to us athr@krhs.net.au.

Please ensure you include an up-to-date CV, and a cover letter addressing your experience and skills against the above points to be considered.

Closing date – Sunday 31 August 2025.

Kooweerup Regional Health Service (KRHS) recognises, supports and celebrates the diversity of the communities within which we work. KRHS is committed to providing a safe and inclusive service which welcomes people from all backgrounds, cultures, sexualities, genders and abilities.

If you require reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please request with your application or by phoning 03-5997 9679.

Note to agencies and other recruitment services including job boards – no need to contact us, we’ve got this one. KRHS requests that you do not contact us, or send unsolicited resumes to HR or the Hiring Manager. KRHS will not be liable for any fees in relation to unsolicited applicants received.