Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist
About the role
Come and join our Critical Care Cardiorespiratory team at Footscray Hospital in an ongoing full-time Grade 2 Cardiorespiratory position. Working in our General Surgery and Critical Care team, you will use your acute and critical care, surgical, and general cardiorespiratory skills to deliver best care to a variety of General Surgical patient cohorts. This position includes weekend work where you will provide Grade 2 leadership and support to casual and junior staff on our weekend physiotherapy service. Support for other cardiorespiratory caseloads at Footscray Hospital may be required.
Our General Surgery multi-disciplinary team provide person-centred, holistic, and collaborative care, to achieve excellent and timely peri-operative care. The General Surgery units at Footscray Hospital include Upper GI, Colorectal, Thoracics, ENT, plastics and General Breast and Endocrine. This role will provide you with autonomy in managing a ward-based patient case load and opportunity to build strong relationships with other members of the allied health and medical teams.
Learning and development are integral to the culture of our department, and we will support you to build you clinical, supervision and leadership skills. We will encourage you to participate in our Research and Quality program and contribute to our stream portfolios and department committees. Physiotherapists at Western Health are also encouraged in career development and planning through the Allied Health workforce development program.
You will be well supported by experienced Grade 3 ICU and Critical Care Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapists dedicated to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Through this you will build your skills in managing acutely unwell and deteriorating patients and those with complex surgical discharge plans.
Other benefits of working with us:
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Five weeks of annual leave/year, with additional annual leave when working regular weekend shifts
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Opportunity to participate in continuous quality improvement and research projects within our general surgery and critical care physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
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Generous PD allowance and annual skills incentive payment
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Salary Packaging and novated car leasing
To be Successful in this Role you will
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Have well developed clinical skills for working with acute, cardiorespiratory and complex surgical patient cohorts in the hospital setting
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Have an interest in supervision and training physiotherapy staff and students
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Be willing and enthusiastic to contribute to Research and Quality activity
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Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy and Multidisciplinary teams
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Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework
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Contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace
Come and join our innovative, supportive and friendly department, with our strong positive workplace culture, and help us continue to improve the lives of our community in the West. It is a very exciting time for us, with new the Footscray Hospital opening in February 2026 and the new Melton Hospital in 2029. See why our Allied Health Staff love working at Western Health: My Why - Allied Health recruitment. Find out more about our team by following us on Facebook (@westernhealthphysio) and Instagram (westernhealth_physio)
Contact details
For enquiries about the position, please contact Julia Lynch, Physiotherapy Operations Lead on 0434 821 124 or Candice Poupard, Physiotherapy Operations Lead on 0466 835 758.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 24 February 2026
About Western Health
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
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Professional development support
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Career advancement opportunities
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Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
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Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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