Physiotherapist (Grade 2) Community Rehabilitation

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Bayside Health invites applications for a 12-month parental leave Physiotherapist Grade 2 position at Caulfield Hospital in Community Rehabilitation. This full-time role (80 hours per fortnight with a flexible monthly ADO) covers home and centre based services and a Falls Clinic within an inter-disciplinary team. Requirements include a Physiotherapy degree, current AHPRA registration, APA eligibility and a Victorian driver’s licence, with at least three years’ clinical experience in rehabilitation or aged care. Key capabilities include teamwork, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and strong communication across orthopaedics, neurology and gerontology. Benefits include salary packaging, health insurance, onsite parking and childcare. Apply by 11pm AEDT 22 February 2026; inquiries to Laura McCredie.

Bayside Health

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.

• 12-month parental leave position, commencing 13th April 2026 
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + flexible monthly ADO)
• Physiotherapy Grade 2, Year 1-4 (VB1-VB4)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave & salary packaging

The Department

The Alfred Health Community Rehabilitation Program, situated at Caulfield Hospital, comprises Home Based, Centre Based, and Falls Clinic services. The Community Rehabilitation Program provides a comprehensive client-centred rehabilitation service that is responsive to the needs of the community. Eligible clients are assisted by the interdisciplinary team to achieve their goals following an illness or injury. The multi-disciplinary team comprises Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers, Allied Health Assistants, a Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation Consultant, Pharmacist, Dietitians, a Clinical Psychologist and a Neuropsychologist.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our growing Community Rehabilitation team. As a Physiotherapist within the Community Rehabilitation Program, you will provide excellent client-centred rehabilitation services to clients both in their homes and at our rehabilitation centre. The clinical caseload is varied creating a fantastic opportunity to develop expertise in working with a broad range of clinical diagnoses. The successful candidate will have access to a range of professional development activities.

Qualifications Required

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
• Eligible for membership of the APA
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence (unrestricted)

Key capabilities

• Minimum three years’ clinical experience in Physiotherapy
• Recent experience in rehabilitation or aged care
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to principles of continuous quality improvement
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to promote teamwork
• Strong theoretical knowledge base and experience in the areas of orthopaedics, neurology and gerontology
• Demonstrated participation in professional development relevant to the position

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Laura McCredie, Team Leader on 0410 346 509 or [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Sunday 22nd February 2026. 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.