Physiotherapist (Grade 2), Public Health & Primary Care Unit

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 32 

Job Category - Other Professionals - Physiotherapy

Req Id - 9384 

 

 

HAVE IT ALL 

JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW! 

 

  • Be part of a team who are focused on providing the highest quality patient-centred care
  • Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
  • Great permanent part-time role (32 hours a fortnight)

 

 

About the Physiotherapy Newcomb Primary Care Team

The Primary Care team incorporates multipdisciplinary health professionals from allied health and nursing backgrounds. This dynamic and high performing team provides services ranging from early intervention through to support of consumers with chronic and complex needs. 

 

About the role

As the physiotherapist you will provide a comprehensive, integrated, and high quality physiotherapy service applying evidence-based, informed, client-centred care within a multi-disciplinary community setting. You will also provide teaching, supervision, support and development to less experienced staff and undergraduate students.  This position provides a great career opportunity to contribute to service innovation and delivery of high quality care to the community. 

 

Key responsibilities 

  • Independently manage a clinical caseload and provide evidence-based, multidisciplinary assessment, treatment and review, ensuring high-quality, consumer-centred care.
  • Demonstrate professional leadership, contribute to committees and service initiatives, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and support the development and supervision of junior staff and students.
  • Contribute to clinical policies, service improvement, research, risk management, data reporting and innovation to enhance service quality and outcomes.
  • Maintain professional standards, AHPRA registration, credentialing and CPD requirements while demonstrating culturally safe practice, reflective learning and compliance with relevant legislation and professional standards.

 

What we’re looking for 

  • Degree in Physiotherapy from an Australian Physiotherapy Council-accredited course, with current national registration and eligibility for full Australian Physiotherapy Association membership.
  • Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience relevant to the designated clinical area, with an understanding of undergraduate physiotherapy clinical education requirements.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, with strong consumer focus, time management and prioritisation skills.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development, with a systematic approach to problem solving, initiative and proficiency in information technology.

 

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

 

  • Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

  • A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

  • Extensive professional development opportunities 

  • Attractive salary packaging benefits 

  • Living expenses capped at $9,010 

  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

 

 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

 

All appointments are subject to: 

  • Satisfactory Police Record Check 

  • Immunisation Status Clearance 

  • Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email. 

 

 

Contact person: Holly Lewtas, Newcomb Primary Care Coordinator 
Email:
holly.lewtas@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 7529 

 

Application closing date: 1 September 2026

 

Internal applicants: 
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying. 

 

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged. 

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.