Physiotherapist Grade 2 Parental Leave Cover Doncaster

Access Health and Community – Doncaster VIC

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive, person-centred care across Melbourne’s inner and outer east and northeast.

With over 600 staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations, we provide integrated healthcare services including General Practice, Dental, Community Health, Allied Health, Mental Health, AOD, and Urgent Care services. Our people are united by a shared purpose: delivering compassionate, person-centred care that strengthens communities.

At AccessHC, you'll join a values-driven organisation that embraces Equity, Collaboration, Respect, Innovation and Quality in everything we do.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated Physiotherapist (Grade 2) to join our Allied Health & Chronic Disease Care Team for a Max term Parental leave cover position until 25th June2027) ideally as a full-time employee however (0.8 EFT part time will be considered). Primarily based at our Doncaster and Hawthorn sites, with opportunities to work across multiple AccessHC locations and within the community.

Working within a multidisciplinary allied health environment, you will deliver evidence-based, client-centred physiotherapy services to adult clients with a diverse range of needs including:

- Chronic disease and complex health conditions
- Progressive neurological conditions
- Disability support and rehabilitation
- Age-related health and mobility conditions

You will receivestrong clinical support from our Senior Clinician Physiotherapy and broader Physiotherapy team, ensuring you continue to grow and develop professionally.

About the role

This position offers adiverse and rewarding caseloadand the opportunity to deliver physiotherapy services across a variety of settings including:

- Clinic-based appointments
- Client home visits
- Community settings
- Group-based rehabilitation and exercise programs

You will play a key role in supporting clients to improve mobility, independence and quality of life, with a strong focus on empowerment, prevention and self-management.

Funding Streams You’ll Work Across

- Community Health (CH)
- Home and Community Care (HACC)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)




- Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS)
- Private fee-for-service programs

This variety ensures a rich clinical experience and ongoing skill development across multiple service models.

What we offer

- Access tofleet carsfor home visit appointments
- Work laptop provided
- Clinical supervisionwith a Grade 3 Physiotherapist
- Strong clinical support and mentoring
- Opportunities to contribute ideas and influence service development
- A genuinelysupportive, innovative and friendly team culture

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

- Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
- Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
- Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
- Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
- Paid parental leave and chance to purchase additional leave
- Annual leave loading
- Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits

What you will be doing Key responsibilities

- Delivertimely, safe and evidence-based physiotherapy serviceswithin your professional scope of practice
- Conductcomprehensive assessments, treatment planning and rehabilitation programs
- Provideindividual therapy, education and goal-based interventionsto support client independence
- Design and facilitategroup exercise and health programs
- Supportself-management and preventative health strategies
- Collaborate closely withmultidisciplinary allied health teamsto optimise client outcomes
- Maintainaccurate clinical documentation and data reportingaligned with funding requirements
- Participate inclinical supervision, professional development and quality improvement initiatives




- Contribute tostudent supervision and allied health assistant delegationwhere appropriate

What you will bring Key Selection Criteria

- Bachelor of Physiotherapy or relevant other tertiary degree
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in community health, disability, hospital or private practice as a physiotherapist
- Demonstrated clinical skills and experience in the delivery of Physiotherapy services with any one of the following: progressive neurological, disability, chronic disease, or age-related conditions
- Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist & GEAT & SWEP registered (or eligible to apply)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and aptitude for learning and using relevant software such as TrakCare, My Aged Care Portal and Microsoft Teams

Attributes we value:

- Ability to workindependently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strongclinical reasoning, communication and documentation skills
- An ability to work sensitively with people of diverse cultures, abilities, ages, sexualities and gender identities
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement and health promotion principles
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills
- Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Access Health and Community values

Compliance Requirements:

- National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Evidence of the right to work in Australia and a valid Driver’s Licence
- First Aid and CPR
- Eligibility forMedicare Provider Number
- COVID-19 vaccination (strongly recommended)

Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people, regardless of cultural background, age, gender identity, sexuality or lived and living experience. We value the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to delivering on our vision for reconciliation through our recruitment and employment practices. Access is required to undertake compliance checks; however, a record of criminal history does not preclude applicants from applying for suitable positions. All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and managed in a confidential and practical manner.

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📌 Physiotherapist Grade 2 Parental Leave Cover Doncaster (Melbourne)
🏢 Access Health and Community
📍 Melbourne