Physiotherapist Grade 2

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• Grade 2 Physiotherapist – Sub-acute Care (Geriatric Evaluation and Management) 

• 12 month fixed term, full time opportunity
• Heidelberg location, with multiple public transport options

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 delivering the highest levels of care for our patients. We lead and excel in research, teaching and person-centred, evidence-based practice, providing services across the continuum from Emergency through bed-based services to ongoing ambulatory care. 

About the role 

As a Grade 2 Physiotherapist in Sub-acute Care (Geriatric Evaluation and Management – GEM), you will manage an individual caseload of frail and complex older adults, delivering safe, effective and person-centred physiotherapy. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support complex discharge planning, communicate functional trajectory and recovery potential, and contribute to falls prevention and high-value care across the service. 

A regular day will see you:   

• Manage a complex GEM caseload, including older adults with geriatric syndromes, frailty, orthopaedic presentations (including acute fractures) and general medical issues 

• Undertake assessment, treatment planning and delivery of evidence-based rehabilitation with a strong focus on safety, function and participation 

• Support complex discharge planning by accurately predicting and communicating functional trajectory and recovery journey to the MDT, patients and families 

• Have crucial, respectful conversations when progress is limited and a compensatory approach is required 

• Provide detailed clinical handover and maintain timely documentation in the electronic medical record

• Contribute to falls prevention and management strategies for patients and the wider team 

• Support the development of Grade 1 physiotherapists, AHAs and students through supervision, orientation and informal teaching as required 

About you 

You are an experienced physiotherapist who enjoys working with frail, complex older adults and brings strong communication skills, initiative and flexibility. You practise collaboratively, contribute positively to team culture, and are motivated to continue developing expertise in geriatric rehabilitation, frailty management and functional prognostication. 

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

• Current AHPRA registration and tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy 

• Experience managing frail/complex older adults, including complex discharge planning 

• Excellent communication and proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team 

• Sound understanding of clinical systems and digital documentation 

• Commitment to ongoing education and evidence-based practice 

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: Friday 10 April 2026