Physiotherapist - Grade 2

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NHW invites applications for a part-time fixed-term Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join the Acute Physiotherapy team in Wangaratta, 72 hours per fortnight, until 3 August 2027. The role requires collaboration across medical, emergency, short stay, surgical wards and maternity, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, teamwork, and a flexible approach. It offers leadership and supervision opportunities for rotating Grade 1 staff and Allied Health Assistants, plus ongoing professional development. Benefits include competitive pay, salary packaging, five weeks leave plus an extra week for ten or more weekend shifts, wellbeing programs, and EAP. Applications are reviewed daily and may be interviewed prior to the closing date. Apply online, address the key selection criteria, include the statutory declaration, and note vaccination requirements; closing date 16 August 2026. For inquiries contact Shelley Milverton.

• Part Time, Fixed Term Contract - 3/8/2027
• 72 hours per fortnight
• Applications are reviewed and assessed daily. Suitable candidates will be interviewed and the position may be filled prior to the advertisement’s closing date.

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

NHW are seeking applications from experienced physiotherapists to provide high-quality, best practice care within our Acute Physiotherapy team.

The successful applicant will be committed to working collaboratively across the general medical, emergency department and short stay unit, general and orthopaedic surgical ward, and maternity unit.

They will possess strong skills in evidence-based practice and teamwork, and have demonstrated flexibility of work approach. 

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to further develop their clinical leadership and supervision skills as they support rotating Grade 1 Physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants and contribute to service portfolios. They will receive high quality supervision and support for ongoing professional development as well as opportunities to participate in quality improvement activities. They will enjoy the benefits of competitive remuneration and full salary packaging benefits that are available to Victorian Public Health Sector employees.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries. 
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Full time employees have the option to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Shelley Milverton on (03) 5722 25413
• Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
• Applications close Sunday, 16th of August 2026

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies

If you have any issues with submitting your application please call the Recruitment Team on (03) 5722 5353