• Limited Term Full Time until November 2026 - 80 hours per fortnight (Part Time applications considered)
• Located in Peninsula University Hospital Frankston
• Classification: Grade 2 Year 1 - Year 4 (VB1 - VB4)* plus super
• About: Orthopaedic caseload, split across inpaitent and outpaitent settings

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.  

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.  

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026. 

The Team & Role 

The grade 2 Physiotherapist is responsible for providing safe, personal, effective and connected care, predominantly within the orthopaedic stream of care.

The grade 2 Physiotherapist will work flexibly with the broader Physiotherapy team to provide acute orthopaedic inpatient care and community-based care for patients recovering post-operatively. Supervision for grade 1 physiotherapists, allied health assistants, and the provision of clinical education for undergraduate physiotherapy students are key responsibilities of this role.

• Work flexibly across programs to provide high-quality physiotherapy services to meet the operational requirements of the organisation and to support patients in achieving excellent clinical outcomes.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with clients, families, interdisciplinary team members, volunteers and students in support of optimal patient safety and person-centred care delivery
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and sharing of knowledge through formal and informal multidisciplinary frameworks

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Skills & Experience Required 

• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Demonstrated ability to competently and autonomously deliver high quality Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and patient management for musculoskeletal patients.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach, support and supervise junior Physiotherapists and undergraduate Physiotherapy students.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous and innovative improvement through quality and/or research activities.

Benefits  

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) per month (Full Time only)
• Generous Leave enjoy 5 weeks* of annual leave each year, with purchased leave* options available
• Paid Parental Leave eligible primary carers receive 14 weeks of paid parental leave*
• Annual Leave Loading receive 17.5% leave loading* on top of your ordinary weekly hours when taking annual leave.
• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking 
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders 
  
  

 Next Steps 

 For role specific information please contact Lisa Done (LDone@phcn.vic.gov.au)