Grade 1 Physiotherapist

Grade 1 Physiotherapist

Full-time, fixed-term 6 months

Role primarily based at Cabrini Elsternwick, but may involve other sites including Malvern and Brighton

We’re building for the better!

By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year.

At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.

Allied Health

Allied Health at Cabrini is a dynamic and rapidly expanding service comprising twelve professional disciplines. Our integrated team provides a broad range of opportunities, including senior consultant and leadership roles, work within specialised clinical streams, and a structured rotation and support program for junior staff.

We are committed to professional growth through ongoing education, teaching opportunities, and strong partnerships with external organisations and universities. Under the leadership of the Associate Professor of Allied Health, there has also been significant growth in collaborative, multidisciplinary research, supporting and advancing Allied Health–led research initiatives.

What the role involves

An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join our Outpatient Services team in a full-time, 6-month fixed-term position. In this role, you will deliver evidence-based, contemporary physiotherapy care to community-based patients presenting with a variety of conditions, including post-joint surgery rehabilitation, persistent pain, general reconditioning, and neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease.

You will provide both individual and group-based physiotherapy programs, as well as facilitate interactive patient education and hydrotherapy sessions. Working closely with the broader multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to delivering holistic, patient-centred care.

We are committed to supporting your professional growth, offering regular supervision from senior physiotherapists, along with access to study leave and a professional development allowance.

This role is primarily based at Cabrini Elsternwick, with opportunities to gain experience across other Cabrini sites and physiotherapy services, including inpatient rehabilitation and acute care.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a Grade 1 Physiotherapist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and who aligns with Cabrini’s mission and values.

You will have:

• A Physiotherapy degree and current AHPRA registration (new graduates are encouraged to apply)

• Experience in outpatient rehabilitation services

• Knowledge and experience in assessing and managing patients with complex needs

• Strong communication and teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary environment

• The ability to motivate, influence and engage patients in their rehabilitation

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and perform effectively in a busy clinical environment

What we offer

• Generous salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax-free per year, plus an additional $2,650 in meal & entertainment benefits

• Access to a range of retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services

• Access to discounter Myki commuter discount fares

• A commitment to health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

• Convenient locations near shops, cafes, and public transport

Interested? For further information view the full position description or contact Susy Baenziger, Manager Outpatients on 03 9508 5201

Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate – so don’t wait to get your application in.

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.