Employment Type - Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 35

Job Category - Other Professionals - Physiotherapy

Req Id - 9484

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JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW!

- Provide specialist lymphoedema care within our Cancer Services team
- Access training, education, and professional development programs
- Enjoy work life balance in this temporary part time 35 hours per fortnight role (parental leave)

About the role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist Grade 3, Lymphoedema to join our Cancer Services team within the Andrew Love Cancer Centre. In this advanced practice role, you will provide specialist physiotherapy services to patients with lymphoedema, delivering evidence-based, client-centred care within a multidisciplinary setting. You will also provide leadership within the Lymphoedema Clinic, supporting staff development, service improvement, and high-quality patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities

- Provide advanced assessment, treatment, and management of patients with lymphoedema
- Lead and support clinic staff through supervision, education, and professional development
- Coordinate patient care pathways and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Contribute to quality improvement, research, and service development initiatives

What we’re looking for

- Degree in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist
- Current registration with the National Lymphoedema Practitioner’s Register and completion of a recognised Level 1 Lymphoedema Practitioner’s Course
- Extensive clinical experience in lymphoedema assessment and management
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills with a commitment to patient-centred care

Position Description Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction




- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive career development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

All appointments are subject to:

- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Amy Haffenden

Email: [email protected]

Application closing date: 24 September 2026

Internal applicants:

If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.

📌 Physiotherapist (Grade 3), Lymphoedema (Newtown)
🏢 Barwon South West
📍 Newtown