Job Description

Job Type: Contract position | Casual position

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Job Description

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MedicalJobsAustralia.com Job Description: Part Time (30.4 hours per week), Fixed Term until 31 December 2026 Enjoy a 4-day working week with a great work-life balance

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Challenging and rewarding work environment Play a key role in growing Physiotherapy services within Mental Health 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.

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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.

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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). 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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Your Contribution

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Current registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA.

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Recent clinical experience

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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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We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is central to our mission, and our workforce reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

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Knowledge of and commitment

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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. A healthy work-life balance, including a 4-day working week. 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. Work across our Fitzroy and Kew campuses, close to Melbourne's CBD, public transport, caf s and parking.



Discounts and promotions available through the St Vincent's Foundation.

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Ongoing professional development opportunities to support your career growth. A collaborative culture of continuous improvement.

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The 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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Working at St Vincent's 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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Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.

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SVHA has a duty of care under Work Health and Safety legislation to eliminate and control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings.

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Successful applicants may therefore be required to provide evidence of mandatory immunisations, including annual influenza vaccination.

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Closing Date: 20 August 2026 11:59pm

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Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, secure, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander Employees.

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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. For further information, visit https:--www.svha.org.au-about-us-reconciliation or View Reconciliation Action Plan

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📌 Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Mental Health (Victoria)
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📍 Victoria