Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Acute Generalist

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives. 

About the Role: 

Join our team as a Grade 2 Acute Generalist Physiotherapist, where you will be responsible for delivering exceptional patient care, driving operational efficiency, supporting skill development, and building strong partnerships within Monash Health and working closely with Senior Physiotherapists and Team Leaders.

We have multiple roles available:

• Part time, fixed term opportunity until 6/12/2026, 64 hours per fortnight, working across our acute sites (secondment backfill)
• Part time, fixed term opportunity until 8/3/2026, 15.2 hours per fortnight, predominantly based at Dandenong Hospital (parental leave backfill)
• Part time, fixed term opportunity from 12/1/26 until 27/2/2026, 44 hours per fortnight, predominantly based at Dandenong Hospital (leave backfill)

Please indicate which role(s) you wish to be considered for in your application.

In this positon you will be responsible for providing physiotherapy services to patients in many clinical areas including general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, pelvic health and maternity, as well as in the ICU and ED (depending on your clinical skill set). These roles provide valuable leadership across physiotherapy, allied health and the multidisciplinary care team, driving best-practice person-centred care. You will be responsible for supervising a Grade 1 Physiotherapist and undergraduate students. You will be well supported by a large, dynamic and progressive team which includes Grade 4 and Grade 3 Physiotherapists, Grade 2 colleagues and the site Physiotherapy Manager. 

About Us: 

Monash Health Physiotherapy is a dynamic service with dedicated, highly skilled physiotherapists. As a member of the Physiotherapy Team, we are committed to working with you to become your professional best. We offer clinical education sessions, training on the job and career progression to enable you to further develop your clinical and leadership skills.  You will be welcomed into a positive and supportive environment, passionate about delivering physiotherapy to a diverse and growing local community.  We guarantee that no two days will be the same.  

About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following:

• Clinical knowledge and experience across a range of clinical areas in the acute hospital
• Passion for implementation of evidence based practice
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Proactivity and team player attitude
• Sound skills in organisation, time management, planning and priority setting 

Mandatory requirements of the role:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent
• Current unconditional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)  

In Return:

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

Further fixed-term or ongoing opportunities may become available. 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Carla Gordon on 0429 928 996.

Supportive documentation can be found here.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply:

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 4 January, 2026.