Grade 3 Physiotherapist - Cardiorespiratory (General Medicine/Complex Aged Care in Acute)

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St Vincent's Health Australia invites applications for a Grade 3 Physiotherapist in Cardiorespiratory to join the Acute General Medicine and Complex Aged Care teams at the Fitzroy campus in Melbourne. This permanent part-time role (19 hours per week) offers a senior leadership opportunity, a friendly, dynamic multidisciplinary environment and the chance to drive service development, quality improvement and research while mentoring physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and students. To be competitive, show current Physiotherapy Board registration, at least seven years post graduate acute hospital experience, strong leadership and education skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Tips for applying: tailor your cover letter to highlight leadership, service development and research interests; provide concrete examples of supervision and multidisciplinary team collaboration; note postgraduate qualifications or progress toward them. Benefits include professional development, salary packaging, Fitness Passport, wellbeing programs and a central location. Apply with resume and cover letter; shortlisting starts immediately; closing date 12 July 2026. For details contact Ben Tarrant.

Job Description:

• Permanent Part Time (19 hours per week)

• Senior Leadership Opportunity

• Friendly and Dynamic Team Environment

• Make a Meaningful Impact in Acute General Medicine and Aged Care

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Department at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. As a Grade 3 Physiotherapist within the Cardiorespiratory Team, you will provide expert physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management for patients within the Acute General Medicine and Complex Aged Care Services at our Fitzroy campus. Reporting to the Grade 4 Cardiorespiratory Team Leader, you will play a key leadership role within both the Physiotherapy Department and multidisciplinary General Medicine team. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to service development, quality improvement and research initiatives while supporting the professional growth of physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and students. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior clinician looking to further develop their leadership skills within a collaborative and progressive department committed to excellence in patient care, education and research.

Classification: VB7 – VC1 ($104,135 - $118,981 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination of physiotherapy services within Acute General Medicine and Complex Aged Care.

• Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management for patients with complex medical and geriatric conditions.

• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and support to physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and students.

• Coordinate and contribute to undergraduate physiotherapy clinical education programs.

• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, meetings and discharge planning activities.

• Provide tertiary-level physiotherapy consultation across the organisation as required.

• Lead and contribute to research, service development and quality improvement initiatives within the Cardiorespiratory Team.

• Support best practice and evidence-based care across the service.

Your Contribution

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

• A minimum of seven years' post-graduate physiotherapy experience.

• Extensive experience and clinical expertise in acute hospital physiotherapy practice.

• Strong knowledge of physiotherapy management within General Medicine and/or Complex Aged Care settings.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience supervising physiotherapists, students and support staff.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and professional development.

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant area of physiotherapy, or progress towards obtaining one, will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

At St Vincent's, we are committed to supporting our people to thrive professionally and personally.

• Opportunities to lead service development, quality improvement and research projects.

• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.

• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.

• Access to Fitness Passport and a wide range of participating fitness facilities.

• Wellbeing initiatives, programs and staff events.

• Confidential employee counselling and support services.

• Discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's Foundation.

• A culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

• Convenient Fitzroy location, close to Melbourne CBD, public transport, cafes and parking.

About the Physiotherapy Department

The Physiotherapy Department provides high-quality services across acute, sub-acute and outpatient settings. Working within multidisciplinary teams, our physiotherapists deliver assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services that optimise patient outcomes and maximise function. The department is committed to excellence in evidence-based clinical practice, research, education and professional development, creating an environment where clinicians can continue to learn, lead and grow.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. Guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, we provide a diverse range of adult clinical services and are committed to delivering outstanding patient care, education and research.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter as part of your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is central to our mission, and we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. Successful applicants may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations and vaccinations, including annual influenza vaccination.

For further information about the role, please contact:

Ben Tarrant
Grade 4 Cardiorespiratory Team Lead – Physiotherapy
[email protected]

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

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