Senior Physiotherapist

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• Grade 3 Physiotherapist – Geriatric Evaluation and Management (Sub‑acute Inpatients) 
• Permanent part time
• 15.2 hours per week (0.4 FTE)

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 department

The Physiotherapy Department forms part of the Allied Health Division and provides high‑quality, evidence‑based care across the full continuum - from Emergency through bed‑based services to community and ambulatory programs. Our department is committed to advancing physiotherapy practice through research, teaching, supervision, innovation and person‑centred care. 

About the role 

As a Grade 3 Physiotherapist in Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM), you are recognised as a clinical expert who provides advanced assessment, treatment and leadership within the sub‑acute aged‑care stream. You will manage a complex caseload of older adults, act as a consultant for colleagues, and support excellence in interdisciplinary care, service development, research, and teaching. 

A key focus of this role is to provide expert clinical care, lead professional development, contribute to quality improvement and research, and foster a positive, high‑performing team culture. 

A regular day will see you:   

• Manage a highly complex caseload of older adults requiring advanced clinical reasoning, functional prognostication, and comprehensive discharge planning.  

• Act as a senior clinician and consultant within the aged‑care stream, modelling evidence‑based practice and high‑value interdisciplinary care. 

• Support and guide the multidisciplinary team in shared decision‑making, complex discharge processes, and service improvement initiatives. 

• Deliver and support research initiatives, journal clubs, and translation of emerging evidence into practice. 

• Maintain high‑quality documentation, data accuracy, and adherence to information management and digital systems. 

About you 

You are an experienced senior physiotherapist who brings leadership, initiative, expert clinical skills and a commitment to excellence in the care of frail, complex older adults. You foster positive team culture, collaborate effectively across disciplines, and actively contribute to service innovation, research and teaching.

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

• Current AHPRA registration and relevant tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy.  

• Seven + years’ relevant clinical experience, including extensive experience in acute and/or sub‑acute gerontology. 

• Expertise in teaching, supervision and fostering professional competence in others.  

• A strong record in research and/or quality improvement, with the ability to lead or contribute to projects. 

• Excellent communication, high‑level interpersonal skills and proven ability to work within and lead multidisciplinary teams.  

• Strong understanding of broader health‑system issues, policy context and the ability to integrate this into clinical and service decision‑making. 

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: Wednesday 8 April 2026