Physiotherapist - Grade 1
We are looking for enthusiastic new graduate or experienced Physiotherapists to join our team as we provide Best Care to the Community of the West. Full time fixed term until June 30th 2025, roles are available (with the possibility of further work after this date)
About the role
Grade 1 Physiotherapists have opportunities for rotations across the continuum of care, through inpatients, outpatients and community settings across the Sunshine, Footscray, Williamstown, and Melton campuses. Rotations include ICU, Emergency Department Care Coordination, inpatient and outpatient Orthopaedics, Surgery, Medicine, GEM, Women’s Health, Paediatrics, Aquatic Physiotherapy, Neurological Acute and Rehabilitation services, Community Based Rehabilitation, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
In our rotation program, you will develop skills in clinical reasoning, evidence-based treatments and therapeutic patient handling; patient education; discharge planning; leadership; and many more. Grade 1’s are very well supported through formal and informal supervision, internal PD, training and education, and are strongly supported with their Career Development planning. At Western Health, Grade 1’s also have the exciting opportunity to contribute to Research and Quality Improvement Projects and committee portfolios.
Other benefits of working with us
- Five weeks of annual leave/ year
- Monthly Accrued Days Off (ADO)
- Generous PD allowance and annual skills incentive payment
- Salary Packaging and novated car leasing.
To be Successful in this Role you will
- 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 improve the lives of our community in the West. It is a very exciting time for us, with new the Footscray Hospital due to open in 2025 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 the Physiotherapy Operations Leads - Kirsty May (0434 821 124) or Candice Poupard (0466 835 758).
Applications close at 11:59pm on 5 April 2025
About Us
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, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and 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:
• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• 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 and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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.