Casual Physiotherapist - Grade 2
- Location: Footscray Hospital
- Employment Type: Casual
- Salary: Grade 2 Physiotherapist classification range
About the Role:
We are seeking enthusiastic Physiotherapists to join our acute inpatient team in a Grade 2 Casual capacity to work weekdays at Sunshine and Footscray campuses to support our winter clinical demand. There may also be opportunities for weekend work.
Working with us, you will use your acute physiotherapy skills and discharge planning expertise to deliver Best Care to a variety of acute and complex client cohorts, including the clinical areas of Cardiorespiratory, Neurological, General Medicine, Aged Care. You will use your experience in the management of acute respiratory patients and clinically deteriorating patients and support junior staff to develop these clinical skills.
Our inpatient teams have a strong focus on patient-centred and holistic care combined with evidence-based practice to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
A comprehensive orientation will be provided to the role with access to training and development resources as well as access to our Physiotherapy and Allied Health professional development program.
It is an exciting time to join the Western Health Physiotherapy team, with the New Footscray Hospital close to completion. It will provide high quality facilities that further support and promote innovative health care delivery.
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.
Find out more about our team by following us on Facebook: @westernhealthphysio
About You:
To be Successful in this Role, you will:
- Have well developed clinical skills for working with acute, cardiorespiratory and complex care patient cohorts in the hospital setting
- Have experience in training and supporting Grade 1 physiotherapists and providing clinical leadership
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy and Multidisciplinary teams
- Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework
- Contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about providing Best physiotherapy Care to patients, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 28 July 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kirsty May via Kirsty.May@wh.org.au.
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 and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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