Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
- Location: Footscray & Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part Time until 30 of April 2026
- Salary: Grade 3
About the role
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to join our Adult Musculoskeletal team. We are particularly looking for a clinician who has experience in OAHKS or as an Emergency Department primary contact role, although we will consider all experienced Advanced Practice Clinicians. This is a Grade 3 temporary part time position (0.5 EFT) until the end of April 2026.
This position involves using your well consolidated skills and expertise to provide best care to the patients of the West, including assessment and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, fracture management, radiological ordering, and interpretation. The role, based on the applicant, may include shift and weekend shift work.
The Adult Advance Practice Musculoskeletal team offer a range of services including:
- Virtual Fracture Clinic
- Physiotherapy Led Orthopaedic Screening Clinic
- Physiotherapy Led Neurosurgical Screening Clinic
- Osteoarthritis Hip & Knee Service (OAHKS)
- Primary contact within the Emergency Department
- Non-Weight Bearing Coordinator
In addition, the physiotherapy team provides adult musculoskeletal physiotherapy outpatient services across three sites providing assessment and rehabilitation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
You will be part of the expanding Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team who are dedicated to providing holistic patient-centered care, delivering excellent patient outcomes, and providing evidence-based practice. You will have the opportunity to provide leadership and strategic direction within the team and be involved in research and quality improvement activities, while working collaboratively with other senior clinicians. You will receive supervision from Grade 4 Physiotherapists and be well supported in developing your clinical, leadership, supervision and research skills. Grade 3 Physiotherapists at Western Health contribute to our Education and Training programs within the Physiotherapy service.
About you:
- Be willing to learn and be committed to providing excellent patient care
- Have well developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt and be flexible
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
- Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies
- 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 care for the 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 planned to open 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)
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?
Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
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Closing date: 11:59pm on 1 October 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Rebecca Pile on 0405 417 278 or Bhavna Trivedy on 0481 916 669 (Clinical Leads Musculoskeletal and Advanced Practice Physiotherapy).
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.