Work Type: Fixed-term - Full time or part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Gippsland - Wellington

Reference: 2709

- 12-month fixed term.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Friendly and supportive team environment

About Department

The CGH Allied Health Department is made up of about 50 professionals in Physiotherapy/Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Podiatry and Social Work.Last year we provided therapy to over 6,500 clients in community and outpatients and receive an average of 500 referrals across Allied Health disciplines per month.

About the Role

Our team is growing! We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join our team at Central Gippsland Health (CGH) for a fixed-term 12-month position, with likely ongoing EFT. This position offers the opportunity to obtain experience across a broad spectrum of Public Health services. Offering a mixed caseload, across hospital, community, outpatients and aged care settings in a thriving and vibrant rural health setting. There are opportunities to expand into speciality areas such as Paediatrics, Hand Therapy and Women’s Health supported by experienced specialist physiotherapists within the team.

You will work in a rotating caseload as part of a large team (20 EFT) comprising of Grade 1 therapists Grade 2 therapists, A Grade 3 therapist, 4 Exercise Physiologists, and 6 EFT of Allied Health Assistants and a Department Head. Within the Physiotherapy department we offer over 20 community-based rehabilitation groups additional to our acute and outpatient service.



Acute caseload includes working over Critical Care Unit, Emergency Department, Medical and Surgical wards and Women’s Health and Paediatrics. Community caseload covers both group and individual based rehabilitation, outreach at, Maffra and home-based therapy. CGH offers acute orthopaedics with total hip & knee replacements and ACL repairs happening on site. CGH services four aged care sites in the area.

Duties

- Managing a clinical caseload alongside your peers
- Assist in the development of the team by participating in internal in-services and quality projects
- Supervising students and Junior staff members

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current AHPRA registration
- Pay dependent on experience
- Salary packaging
- Employee Assistance ProgramSocial Club
- Culture of continuous improvement

Application

- Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application
- Statement addressing Leadership Capabilities including qualifications, experience and Leadership and Technical Capability Requirements as outlined in the position description

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.

At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Applications close Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Physiotherapist (East Gippsland Shire)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 East Gippsland Shire