Physiotherapist Grade 3 - Orthopaedic Inpatient Senior Lead
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St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to join as Orthopaedic Inpatient Senior Lead, a part-time role (31 hours per week) on a fixed term until 19 March 2027. You will lead the musculoskeletal inpatient team across Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Plastics, combining expert clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, including team coordination, staff supervision, quality improvement and research, and oversee the weekend Orthopaedic service. Key requirements include registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (or eligibility), a minimum of seven years' post-graduate physiotherapy experience in an acute setting, and proven leadership and collaboration skills. Desirable postgraduate qualifications. Salary VB7–VC1 ($104,135–$118,981 per annum pro rata) plus benefits. To apply, attach your resume and cover letter; shortlisting begins immediately; SVHA values diversity and inclusion and vaccination may be required.
Job Description:
Part Time (31 hours per week)
Fixed Term until 19 March 2027
Senior Leadership Opportunity
Friendly and Dynamic Team Environment
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated physiotherapist to join the St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Physiotherapy Department as the Orthopaedic Inpatient Senior Lead.
Working within our musculoskeletal team, you will provide high-quality physiotherapy services to patients within the Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Plastics Units at our Fitzroy campus. This senior role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, including team coordination, staff supervision, quality improvement and research.
You will play a key leadership role within both the Physiotherapy Department and the Orthopaedic multidisciplinary team, supporting service excellence and driving innovation in patient care.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a physiotherapist who is passionate about leadership, clinical excellence, education and research to join a progressive and collaborative team.
Classifications for this position will be VB7 – VC1 ($104,135 - $118,981 per annum, pro rata for part time).
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and coordination of the musculoskeletal inpatient physiotherapy team.
Deliver expert assessment and physiotherapy management for patients within the Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Plastics Units.
Lead and support quality improvement and research initiatives within the musculoskeletal team.
Coordinate and oversee the Orthopaedic weekend service.
Supervise and support physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and undergraduate students.
Manage the clinical education program for undergraduate physiotherapy students.
Provide specialist physiotherapy consultancy across the hospital as required.
Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, meetings and discharge planning activities.
Your Contribution
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
A minimum of seven years' post-graduate physiotherapy experience.
Extensive experience in physiotherapy management within an acute healthcare setting.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including supervision and professional development of physiotherapists, students and support staff.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
A commitment to evidence-based practice, service improvement and research.
Desirable:
Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant area of physiotherapy, or current enrolment towards a postgraduate qualification.
What We Offer
At St Vincent's, we are committed to supporting our people to achieve their professional and personal goals.
Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
Access to Fitness Passport, offering discounted entry to a wide range of fitness facilities.
Wellbeing initiatives, programs and events.
Confidential employee counselling services.
Professional development opportunities and career progression pathways.
Discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's Foundation.
A culture of continuous improvement, innovation and collaboration.
Convenient Fitzroy location, close to Melbourne CBD, public transport, cafes and parking options.
About the Physiotherapy Department
The Physiotherapy Department delivers high-quality services across acute, sub-acute and outpatient settings.
Working within multidisciplinary teams, physiotherapists provide assessment, treatment and therapeutic interventions that optimise patient outcomes and maximise function. The department is committed to excellence in evidence-based clinical care, research, education and professional development.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services.
Guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, we are committed to delivering exceptional care while fostering innovation, 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.
Contact
Elizabeth Villalta
Grade 4 Musculoskeletal Team Lead
[email protected]
Closing Date:
12 July 2026 11:59pmReconciliation 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]
View Reconciliation Action Plan