St John of God Bendigo Hospital is a leading private hospital in regional Victoria, providing high-quality care across a comprehensive range of medical and surgical specialties. With 167 beds, modern facilities and advanced surgical technology, including robotic-assisted surgery, the hospital provides an excellent environment for Allied Health professionals to develop their clinical expertise while working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams.

Your role at St John of God

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive Allied Health team at St John of God Bendigo Hospital on a casual basis.

The Position

- Conduct physiotherapy assessments and develop individualised treatment plans based on patients’ clinical presentation, functional needs and goals.
- Deliver safe, evidence-based physiotherapy interventions across a range of inpatient presentations.
- Work collaboratively with patients and their families to establish meaningful goals and support positive functional outcomes.
- Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment programs with support from senior clinicians where required.
- Provide hydrotherapy where clinically appropriate and within your scope of practice.
- Work closely with medical, nursing and Allied Health teams to support coordinated patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and utilise appropriate outcome measures to monitor progress.
- Participate in relevant departmental rosters, including weekend work where required.

This role offers the opportunity to strengthen your clinical capability,



broaden your hospital experience and make a meaningful difference to patients throughout their recovery.

About you

You will have:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- An ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A willingness to learn and develop your clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
- An organised and adaptable approach to managing a varied caseload.
- A commitment to professional development and ongoing learning.
- Previous hospital or clinical placement experience will be highly regarded.

We have shifts available on weekends and for weekday leave cover. This opportunity would suit a Physiotherapist looking to gain further hospital experience while working within a supportive and collaborative Allied Health setting. The weekend shifts are on our inpatient wards, and weekday shifts may be on Wards or in Outpatients. Successful applicants will be currently registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do, committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

- Grade 1: $46.02 - $63.63 per hour, including casual loading, plus 12% superannuation.




- Casual employment with flexible opportunities.
- As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period. Additional salary packaging options above the FBT cap, including novated leasing, work-related expenses, self-education and additional superannuation.
- Discounts on hospital services and private health insurance.
- Access to ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow your clinical career within St John of God Health Care.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to patients through rehabilitation-focused care.

Apply now If you’re a passionate Physiotherapist looking to develop your career within a supportive rehabilitation environment, we’d love to hear from you.

For enquiries, please contact Berni Thomas, Manager Allied Health, on (03) 5434 3466

Please note, this advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

📌 Physiotherapist - Grade 1 (Bendigo)
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