Physiotherapist G2

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Physiotherapy Department

The Physiotherapy Department is committed to promoting the highest levels of care for our patients. In realising this goal, the department will lead and excel in research, teaching and the use of person-centred evidence-based practice. The department provides services on all three campuses of Austin Health, from the Emergency Department through to bed-based services and ongoing ambulatory care.

About the role 

As the Grade 2 Physiotherapist, you will work in a rotational capacity, consisting of 6-month rotations across the acute, sub-acute and community streams across Austin Health. This is a unique opportunity to continue to develop clinical skills and expertise in caring for older adults with geriatric syndromes across the continuum of care from admission through to the community setting. This role provides rotations across acute general medicine, better at home acute, acute gerontology and sub- acute care with the potential to expand to the emergency department as part of frailty at the front door initiative. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based intervention and gain skills in complex discharge planning, whilst developing a broad physiotherapy skillset which will support future career speciality.

In this position, you will manage a diverse and complex caseload, with a particular focus on geriatrics, frailty, falls prevention and chronic disease management. Austin Health focuses on a home first approach supporting the patient to navigate risks and autonomy in their decision making. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute setting.

A regular day will see you:   

• Assessing, treating and managing risks for patients within your rotational area to optimise patient outcomes and support discharge planning.
• Be an active member of the multidisciplinary team to advocate for the role of physiotherapy in the patient's treatment and progressing patient treatment plans.
• Providing clear transparent communication to clients, carers, and the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a coordinated shared decision-making approach is delivered.
• Support the caseload across the team and provide clinical support and supervision to junior staff members as required.

About you 

We are seeking a clinician who is dedicated and passionate about providing excellent patient care to our most complex, vulnerable older adults. This Grade 2 Physiotherapist will have clinical experience and knowledge in managing and caring for frail, complex older adults within a dynamic hospital system.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Physiotherapist currently registered for practice in Australia (APHRA)
• Relevant clinical experience in the provision of evidence-based patient care for inpatient general medicine and geriatric cohorts.
• Understanding of continuum of care across the hospital system.
• Capability to deliver clinical training to undergraduate/DPT students during clinical placements
• Capability to deliver clinical supervision for Grade 1 and AHA staff.
• Current driver's license

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Mark Hindson, Physiotherapist G4 at Mark.Hindson@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Monday 16 February 2026