Job Description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane – Melbourne VIC

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$90,235 - $103,724 a year

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5d ago , from St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane

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Part Time (30.4 hours per week), Fixed Term until 31 December 2026

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Enjoy a 4-day working week with a great work-life balance

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Challenging and rewarding work environment

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Play a key role in growing Physiotherapy services within Mental Health

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Friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team

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Job Description

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- Part Time (30.4 hours per week), Fixed Term until 31 December 2026
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- Enjoy a 4-day working week with a great work-life balance
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- Challenging and rewarding work environment
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- Play a key role in growing Physiotherapy services within Mental Health
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- Friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team
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About the Role

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Are you an experienced Physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a genuine work-life balance? We are seeking a passionate Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join the St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Physiotherapy Department on a part time, fixed-term basis. Working across the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit at our Fitzroy campus and the Older Adult Mental Health Unit at our Kew campus, you will provide high-quality physiotherapy care to people experiencing mental illness while supporting their physical health and wellbeing. This is a unique opportunity to join a cohesive and progressive multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in clinical practice, research and professional development. You will play an important role in delivering evidence-based physiotherapy services while contributing to the ongoing development of physiotherapy within Mental Health. Applicants must hold, or be eligible for, current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

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Classification: Physiotherapist Grade 2 VB1 – VB4 ($90,235 to $103,724 per annum, pro rata for part time).

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Duties

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- Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and management for adults with mental illness, including management of common physical health comorbidities such as musculoskeletal,



cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.
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- Provide high-quality physiotherapy services to the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Fitzroy and the Older Adult Mental Health Unit at Kew.
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- Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and support to Physiotherapy staff working within Mental Health services.
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- Promote integrated physical and mental healthcare in line with the Equally Well consensus statement and Equally Well in Victoria.
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- Embed trauma-informed principles into physiotherapy practice within Mental Health settings.
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- Contribute to the development and growth of Physiotherapy services within Mental Health.
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- Communicate assessment findings, treatment plans and outcomes effectively through clinical documentation and multidisciplinary handovers.
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- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and Allied Health staff to deliver person-centred care.
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- Provide clinical education and supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate Physiotherapy students as required.
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Your Contribution

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- Current registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA.
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- Recent clinical experience and demonstrated knowledge of physiotherapy practice within an acute healthcare setting.
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- Relevant postgraduate qualifications are highly desirable.
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- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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- Knowledge of and commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement and research.
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- Experience supervising students and mentoring junior staff.
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- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
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What We Offer

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- A strong focus on staff wellbeing through regular wellbeing initiatives and programs.
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- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling services.
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- A healthy work-life balance, including a 4-day working week.
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- Access to Fitness Passport – your pass to an extensive network of fitness facilities.
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- Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
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- Work across our Fitzroy and Kew campuses, close to Melbourne's CBD, public transport, cafés and parking.
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- Discounts and promotions available through the St Vincent's Foundation.
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- Ongoing professional development opportunities to support your career growth.
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- A collaborative culture of continuous improvement.
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Physiotherapy Department

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The Physiotherapy Department provides high-quality clinical services across acute, sub-acute and outpatient settings. As part of a multidisciplinary team, we deliver assessment, treatment and a range of therapeutic services to optimise patient care and maximise function. The department is committed to excellence in evidence-based clinical care, education, research and continuous improvement, providing an environment where clinicians are supported to grow professionally while delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

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Working at St Vincent's

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St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. We provide a diverse range of adult clinical services and are guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

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Closing Date

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20 August 2026 11:59pm

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Reconciliation Action Plan

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At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au

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View Reconciliation Action Plan

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Code of Conduct

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View Code of Conduct

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Contact

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Kathryn Tarrant
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📌 Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Mental Health (Victoria)
🏢 St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane
📍 Victoria