- Part time position to suit any experienced physiotherapist looking to have more involvement with clinical education, student supervision and undergraduate clinical placements
- Support supervisors and students to get the most out of their physiotherapy clinical placements
- Classification: Grade 3*
On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Physiotherapy Department at Peninsula Health provides core, elective, and observational clinical placements through partnerships with a range of education providers for Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Master of Physiotherapy, and Doctor of Physiotherapy programs.
The Physiotherapy Student Co-ordinator will be a leader in clinical education, driving innovation and excellence in student placements for the Physiotherapy Department. The Co-ordinator will facilitate the development of clinicians as educators across Peninsula Health, to provide effective student supervision, as well as expand the capacity of Peninsula Health to provide clinical placements as appropriate. This role will involve being the key contact within Peninsula Health for both students and clinicians and a key liaison for education providers. The clinical placement co-ordinator is responsible for co-ordinating and facilitating the delivery of the targeted number of clinical placements across Peninsula Health.
Please see Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Extensive experience in the provision of undergraduate clinical education
- Experience in the management of physiotherapy and support staff
- Current and extensive clinical experience
- Demonstrated experience in quality improvement and research processes
- Prior experience in teaching or supporting learners
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and self-direction
- Demonstrated ability to constructively communicate concerns and issues and identify and propose practical solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated ability to actively support change by adjusting work practices.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Recruitment & Onboarding team on 9784 2700, option 1.
For role specific information contact Katie Palmer on 0492 042 600.
The role ceases advertising on 26/09/2025.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
