About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Grade 1 Physiotherapist role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Allied Health team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a protected and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join our growing team on a On Going Full Time Basis.

We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join our Allied Health team. In this role, you will provide high-quality physiotherapy services across a range of clinical areas, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support patients in achieving optimal health, mobility, and functional outcomes. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth through rotational placements, weekend services, and ongoing learning within a supportive healthcare environment.

Graduating Physiotherapy Students are warmly welcomed to apply.

The Physiotherapy Department at LRH provides services across a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.

Our Grade 1 Physiotherapists participate in four-month rotations, gaining valuable experience in:

- General Medicine
- Orthopaedic and General Surgery
- ICU, ED and Short Stay Units
- Maternity
- Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Evaluation and Management
- Outpatients and Community Rehabilitation (including women's health, paediatrics, and hydrotherapy)

This structure offers an excellent foundation for professional growth and development in your physiotherapy career.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Grade 1 Physiotherapist is to:

- Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services to patients across designated clinical areas.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centred care plans that support safe and effective outcomes.
- Participate in rotational and weekend physiotherapy services, providing flexible support across a variety of inpatient and clinical settings.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals regarding treatment goals, progress, and discharge planning.




- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records in accordance with organisational and professional standards.
- Contribute to education, career development, and quality improvement activities, including supporting Allied Health Assistants and student learning opportunities.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

- Qualified Physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent and current AHPRA registration.
- Strong foundation in physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based clinical practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Well-developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage a clinical caseload effectively.
- Committed to continuous learning, professional development, and delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
- Adaptable, collaborative, and self-motivated, with a passion for improving patient outcomes and supporting excellence in healthcare delivery.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

- Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
- Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
- Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
- A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
- Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
- Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting chance, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Amanda Alton, Physiotherapy Manager email on [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH)



offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: ••••@lrh.com.au

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications Close: 15th October 2026

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

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