About Us:
At Uniting AgeWell, we support older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence. We are a values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality community and residential services. For more information, please visit www.unitingagewell.org.
Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Bendigo?
• Make a Local Impact: Be a key part of supporting older adults in the Bendigo community, providing essential home-based Physiotherapy services.
• Independent Practice: This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously, managing your own caseload while still being connected to a broader organisational support structure.
• Future Considerations: While primarily a home-based role, there may be future opportunities for involvement in centre-based services, potentially including dedicated consultation and treatment spaces as our services develop to meet community needs.
Other benefits include:
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education, and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
About the role:
You will deliver home-based Physiotherapy services in the Bendigo region for clients aged 65+ accessing services through their Support at Home (SAH) package. The role focuses on strengths-based, goal-directed interventions that maximise independence.
This is an ongoing permanent position.
You can choose full-time or a flexible FTE arrangement, including family‑friendly hours and diverse working days.
You will receive regular one‑to‑one supervision and support from our Practice Lead. You’ll also be supported by a team of physiotherapists, the Allied Health scheduling team, the Operations Manager, and local on-site staff.
We provide general support and generous financial reimbursement for professional development to help you build skills in your areas of interest.
About you:
You are a physiotherapist with strong clinical skills, a client-centred approach, and a commitment to continuous learning and best practice. You are motivated to deliver high-quality care, adapt to changing client needs, and contribute to a positive team culture. You value evidence-based practice, seek feedback to improve your work, and are dedicated to supporting older adults to achieve their goals and maintain independence.
This is the place for you if you:
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector with clients receiving services through their Home Care Package
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele
- The ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload independently
- Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
- Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
- Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
- Graduates need not apply
Essentials for working in Aged Care:
- A current Working With Children Check card
- Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
- Australian working rights
- Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance
Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
You can access the position description here: Physiotherapist PD.pdf
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at
[email protected]. Please note the position and location.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
📌 Physiotherapist (Kennington)
🏢 Uniting Agewell
📍 Kennington