Physiotherapist - Grade 3

• Location: Footscray and/or Sunshine
• Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

This Grade 3 Advanced Practice Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy position involves using your well consolidated skills and expertise to provide best care to the patients of the west, including assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions, fracture management, radiological ordering and interpretation, and plastering and splinting. While preference is for clinicians with Advanced Practice experience, training may be considered for appropriate applicants looking to develop skills in Advanced Practice Physiotherapy through a structured training and credentialing program. 

What we can offer:

Currently Western Health has a large range of Adult Advanced Practice clinics including: 

• Virtual Fracture Clinic 

• Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in fracture clinic

• Physiotherapy Led Orthopaedic Screening Clinic 
• Physiotherapy Led Neurosurgical Screening Clinic 

• Osteoarthritis Hip & Knee Service (OAHKS) 
• Emergency Department 
• Non Weight Bearing Coordinator 

Our team of experienced Advanced Practice Physiotherapists, and supporting medical teams will help you to consolidate and progress your skill and knowledge base. 

This position is supported by Grade 4 Physiotherapists, and Advanced Practice Physiotherapists have access to key resources for success, such as supervision, a structured training program and departmental and advanced practice specific professional development.  You will be joining a team with a supportive culture, that is dedicated to excellent patient outcomes, evidence based practice and continuous improvement.  There is also opportunity for Grade 3 staff to participate in supervision of postgraduate students. 

Find out more about our team by following us on Instagram @westernhealth_physio or Facebook: @westernhealthphysio  

Key responsibilities:

• Possess extensive, well-developed clinical experience including the assessment and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, radiology interpretation and acute injury management.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy, speciality 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 you:

• More than 7 years’ clinical experience
• Completion of, or working toward, Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (desirable)
• Previous Advanced Practice Musculoskeletal experience and credentialling (desirable)

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 provision of quality care and joining an organization that is progressive and adaptable, 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 6 April 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact William O’Sullivan via Will.O’Sullivan@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 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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