Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Full-Time Fixed term (25/01/2027 - 30/01/2028) 80 hours per fortnight, including an ADOSalary: $ 70,590 to $85,***** base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.
Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.An exciting opportunity exists for a **** new graduate physiotherapist to join the Peter Mac Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, and Podiatry Department.This role offers the chance to work in a world-class oncology setting, rotating through medical oncology, surgical oncology, and haematology wards while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and skilled growth.Allied Health New Graduate Education & Support ProgramExcellent clinical supervisionAccess to internal professional development (PD)Participation in the Royal Melbourne Hospital Grade 1 Learning ProgramExposure to expert senior clinicians across several specialist servicesKey ResponsibilitiesDeliver high-quality acute physiotherapy services to Peter Mac patients.Provide patient-centred care within the specialist area of oncology.Assist in discharge planning, goal setting, and developing ongoing care plans.Implement and evaluate treatment plans, maintaining accurate clinical documentation.Support departmental professional development, research, and quality initiatives to ensure evidence-based best practices.Contribute to the outpatient lymphoedema screening service.The Successful Candidate Will PossessBachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent) with current AHPRA registration.Completed physiotherapist entry level qualification in ****Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills.Passion for evidence-based, patient-focused physiotherapy care.Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home payDiscounted health insurance and eye careA comprehensive health and wellbeing programPublic transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclistsOnsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spacesPathways for professional development and new career opportunitiesFive weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, ADO's & purchased leaveFlexible, hybrid working practicesInclusion and belongingPeter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.




We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.Contact InformationFor a confidential discussion, please contact:Ben de Zoete – Manager for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, and PodiatryPhone: Applications close: 11:59PM: Wednesday 7 October ****Position SummaryTo provide acute inpatient and outpatient management and treatment for Peter Mac patientsProvide an excellent standard of patient care within the specialist area of oncologyDischarge planning, goal setting and development of continuing care plansExecution and evaluation of treatment and recording of interventionsAssist with facilitating and implementing the departmental priorities of professional development, research and quality activities and to ensure that these consistently inform clinical activityAllied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement ***********Classification or Salary RangeGrade 1 – VA3-AF13Immunisation Category AKey RelationshipsInternalSenior physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff membersHead of Occupational Therapy and PhysiotherapyJunior and support members of departmentOther health workers including allied health, nursing and medical colleagues across all Peter Mac and VCCC campusesResearch or quality project collaboratorsExternalCommunity Health ServicesClinical schools (tertiary and TAFE)Cancer agencies and other health service providersRelevant professional bodiesVCCC partnersConsumersEducationMaster of PhysiotherapyBachelor of PhysiotherapySkillsTertiary qualification in Physiotherapy (Bachelor, Masters or equivalent)Current AHPRA physiotherapy registrationDemonstrated interest in acute cancer careExcellent written communication skills including computer literacyAdvanced level of interpersonal and conflict management skillsDemonstrated organisational, time management, planning and priority setting skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary teamDemonstrated commitment to professional development, continued education and evidence based practiceReliable, flexible and conscientious approach to patient management and workplace issuesAbility to consult and adapt treatments to the special needs of oncology patientsExperience in an acute cancer care settingExperience in: prescribing, managing and delivering individual and group patient exercise programs; managing and prescribing equipment; gait assessments and functional rehabilitationCertifications,



Licenses & RegistrationsAHPRA RegistrationKey AccountabilitiesKey Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance IndicatorsMaintains a diverse clinical load of approximately 90%Triage, prioritise and manage referralsWilling to rotate into all areas of clinical careScreening and risk stratification to ensure the safety and appropriateness of interventionsAccepts and feeds back on referrals in accordance with departmental policyConducts appropriate assessment, treatment, discharge planning and treatment reviewDevelops rehabilitation and discharge goals with the patient, their supports and the multi-disciplinary teamContribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and patient care planningConforms to the established multi-disciplinary team aims for each patient in assigned streamsReports treatment plan, patient progress and outcomes to the treating teamFacilitates referral as indicated within the multi-disciplinary team and to outside agencies for ongoing careEffective discharge planningFamily and community liaison for care planningTakes action to facilitate community linkages required for safe patient discharge and rehabilitation and ensures all referrals and relevant follow-up are completedEvaluates and records outcomes of treatmentAccepts direction & supervision from senior staffRequests assistance or guidance when required in order to maintain treatment standardsEnsures the safe operation and maintenance of equipment used in programs or provided to patients for home or ward useAchieves a satisfactory standard in all necessary staff competenciesRecords interventions, outcomes, incidents, clinical handover, data and statistics accurately and in a timely mannerSuccessful completion of physiotherapy induction and competenciesMeets key performance indicators (KPIs) set for caseload targets and project deliverablesParticipates in monthly supervision and regular appraisal with allocated supervisorParticipates in and presents according to in-service rosterDevelops, maintains and shares clinical expertiseParticipation in education programs, quality assurance and research activities such as outcome measurement and data collectionConducts and completes at least one quality activity per rotationResponsible and accountable for consumable and equipment usage (including tracking, reporting stock levels and invoicing)Maintenance of patient privacy and confidentiality at all timesMaintains career development log and alerts seniors of resource and development needsSupports students, assistants and volunteersMaintains and updates registration qualification annuallyKey Accountabilities (Contd.)3.
Human resource managementConforms to Peter Mac policy in all areas & seeks orientation to all relevant policiesParticipates in annual performance appraisal and regular review of development planThe Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria.
We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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📌 Physiotherapist Grade 1 (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
📍 Melbourne