Physiotherapist - Grade 1

• Location: Footscray/Sunshine/Williamstown (rotational)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until November 2026)
• Salary: Grade 1 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging 

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic new graduate or experienced Physiotherapist to join our team as we provide Best Care to the Community of the West. This is a full time, fixed term role until November 2026. There is the possibility of further work after this date. 

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 1s also have the exciting opportunity to contribute to Research and Quality Improvement Projects and committee portfolios. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Deliver high quality person centred interprofessional care in line with the “Best Care” framework 

• Plan, prepare, perform and deliver effective and individualised assessment and interventions, demonstrating clinical reasoning and core clinical competencies, including use of relevant assessment tools, treatment methods, and case management skills 

• Perform evidence based clinical services using a person-centred approach 

• Demonstrate organisational skills and efficient time management to appropriately evaluate, prioritise and complete workload 

• Attend and participate at relevant team/service meetings in relation to patient care 

About you:

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 promotes effective teamwork, encourages cohesion and ensures staff feel valued and contributions are acknowledged 

• Hold accountability for own actions and seek guidance and support from appropriate employees when limited by own skills and experience 

• Have a clear understanding of the service and professional role within the service 

• Participate in learning that will enhance personal knowledge and continuing professional development 

Click here for the Position Description.

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 the provision of high-quality care, 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 26 May 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Candice Poupard (Physiotherapy Operations Lead) 0466 835 758 or Julia Lynch (Physiotherapy Operations Lead) 0434 821 124. 

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 is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees. 

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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