Senior Pelvic Health - Continence Physiotherapist
- Location: Multiple Western Health Sites
- Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part-Time (0.8 EFT) until 4 September 2026.
- Salary: VB7-VC1
About the role
The Senior Clinician has a key leadership role in the provision, organisation and continued development of continence physiotherapy in our Outpatient service. Through their clinical expertise the Senior Clinician will have a leading role in ensuring excellence in client care, promotion of quality, education of staff and students, and team and program development.
The successful candidate will be a flexible, team player who has an ability to assess and manage complex continence related pathologies in a timely manner. Responsibilities include managing a varied caseload and acting as a clinical resource and mentor for junior staff and students.
The Senior Clinician will collaborate closely with the nursing, medical and continence physiotherapy staff to monitor, evaluate and develop the Continence service, and ensure organisational targets and key performance indicators are met. This clinician will have experience in the implementation of quality and workforce innovation projects and their robust evaluation. As part of the senior physiotherapy team the staff member will have a key role in linking with other services within Western Health to facilitate client-centred care.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide expert physiotherapy assessment and treatment
- education to staff and patients
- conducts outpatient pelvic health assessment- all whilst supporting, educating and mentoring other staff with limited experience in pelvic health.
- Communication across a vast stakeholder network is paramount to ensure connected care that is evidence based and cohesive across services.
About you:
- A background which includes significant clinical experience resulting in high level of skill in Pelvic Health-Continence physiotherapy
- Relevant post graduate qualifications in Continence and/or Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
- Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills and initiative in developing and promoting clinical care
- Demonstrated sound clinical skills based on practice wisdom
- Demonstrated ability to lead and promote evidence-based practice
- Possesses practical negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated leadership within a multidisciplinary team and promotion of interprofessional practice
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?
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Closing date: 11:59pm 21 July 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Susan Cronin (Nurse Unit Manager) via Susan.Cronin@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.