Permanent / Part Time - 15.2 hours per week
Senior clinical leadership opportunity within Residential Aged Care
Kew and Hawthorn East locations
Join a friendly, supportive and dynamic Physiotherapy team
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 3 Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Department at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. In this senior role, you will provide clinical leadership and coordinate the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services across SVHM's Residential Aged Care facilities at Berengarra, Prague House and Auburn House. You will provide expert physiotherapy assessment and management for residents while supporting excellence in clinical practice across the service. The role also has a strong focus on leadership, supervision, quality improvement and research, including the career development of junior physiotherapists, students and Allied Health Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced physiotherapist to join a cohesive and progressive multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in clinical care, research and professional development.
Classification: VB7-VC1 ($104,135 - $118, 981 per annum).
Duties include
Lead and coordinate the delivery of physiotherapy services across Berengarra, Prague House and Auburn House
Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, treatment and clinical management for residents
Provide expert physiotherapy consultation across other clinical areas as required
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, care planning and clinical decision-making
Provide supervision, support and professional development to junior physiotherapists,



students and Allied Health Assistants
Lead and contribute to research, quality improvement and service development initiatives within Residential Aged Care
Promote evidence-based practice and high standards of physiotherapy care across the service
Your Contribution
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Current registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA, or eligibility for registration
A minimum of seven years' post-graduate physiotherapy experience
Broad experience and demonstrated knowledge of physiotherapy management within Residential Aged Care
Demonstrated leadership skills and extensive experience in the supervision and professional development of physiotherapists, students and support staff
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
A relevant post-graduate qualification in physiotherapy, or current progress towards one, would be highly regarded
What We Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance
Access to Fitness Passport, providing an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Discounts and promotions available through our Foundation




A culture of continuous improvement and professional development
Physiotherapy Department
The Physiotherapy Department provides high-quality clinical services across a broad range of acute, subacute and outpatient settings. Working as part of multidisciplinary teams, the department provides assessment, treatment and therapeutic services designed to optimise patient care and maximise function. The department is committed to fostering excellence in evidence-based clinical care, research, education and professional development.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence .
Application
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations, including influenza vaccination.
For further information about the role
Robert Mehan
Subacute Team Leader - Kew
Position Summary
The Grade 3 Physiotherapist is responsible for providing high-quality, person-centred and evidence-based physiotherapy services across St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne's three Residential Aged Care homes: Berengarra in Kew, Prague House in Ke
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📌 Physiotherapist - Grade 3 Residential Aged Care (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne