Reference Number:54394:Physiotherapist - Grade 3 - Musculoskeletal

Employment Type:On Going Part Time (PT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 3 Physiotherapist to join the Northern Health Physiotherapy team at the Craigieburn Community Hospital.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role

The Grade 3 Physiotherapist has a leadership role in the provision, organisation and development of community physiotherapy services across Northern Health. Through their clinical expertise the Grade 3 Physiotherapist, will have a leading role in ensuring excellence in client care, promotion of quality activities, education of staff and students, team and program development.

The Senior Clinician has a key leadership role in the provision,



organisation and development of musculoskeletal Physiotherapy services in the Community Therapy Services program at Craigieburn Community Hospital.

Through their clinical expertise they will have a leading role in ensuring excellence in client care, promotion of quality, education of staff and students, team and program development.

The Senior

Clinician will work closely with the Clinical Leader to monitor, evaluate and develop their service area.

The Senior

Clinician will hold a clinical musculoskeletal caseload, and act as a clinical resource for junior staff and students.

As physiotherapy services and programs at Northern Health continue to develop and evolve to meet the increasing demand of servicing the Northern growth corridor the role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours and may include working after hours, on weekends and public holidays. The clinician will be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, and partner organisations.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- A background which includes significant musculoskeletal clinical experience.
- Has an appreciation of physiotherapy services in an organisational context and as a senior staff member is able to take responsibility for leading and managing resources to meet the requirements of NH
- Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills and initiative in developing and promoting clinical care




- Demonstrated ability to lead and promote evidence based practice
- A strong willingness to be involved in research
- Possesses practical negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Experienced in supervision of physiotherapy staff and/or Allied Health Assistants

Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Angie Chong Physiotherapy Clinical Leader Broadmeadows and Craigieburn 0407 897 994

Applications close 25 October 2026

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us!

Northern

Health is an equal chance employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

📌 Physiotherapist - Grade 3 - Musculoskeletal (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne