Graduate Physiotherapist| Busselton | Permanent Part time 0.8 FTE (4 days)

About Us:

Capecare is recognised as a leading provider of residential and community aged care and accommodation services for seniors across the Southwest region of Western Australia. Located in Busselton on the beautiful shores of Geographe Bay and with a second location in the heart of Dunsborough, Capecare takes great pride in meeting the changing needs of today’s ageing community by delivering an outstanding model of care for clients and families choosing their services.

About the Role:

Capecare offers community aged care services, including home support and social programs, to help seniors maintain independence in their homes in Busselton & Dunsborough.

The primary purpose of this Graduate Physiotherapist role is to coordinate physiotherapy services for Capecares Community Services Clients.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Community Services:

- Carry out individual assessments of clients.
- Plan and implement individual therapy programs for clients.
- Provide advice to allied health assistants regarding the implementation of physiotherapy programs.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team committed to providing holistic care and services to our clients.
- Sound understanding and commitment to the Aged Care Quality Standards and knowledge of relevant Support at Home and Commonwealth Home Support Programs.

Documentation & Reporting:

- Maintain and update documentation within the care plans, including details around any behaviour support interventions.
- Commitment to Workplace Health & Safety, including timely completion of incident reports forms and hazard report forms.
- Reporting of client incidents as required under the Serious Incident Report Scheme (SIRS).

Technical Competencies:





- Coordinate and oversee physiotherapy services for our Community Services clients.
- Identify physiotherapy interventions through an individual-based assessment process.
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate a range of physiotherapy activities.
- Ability to adapt to the changing needs of clients.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience interacting with a wide range of people.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with all stakeholders.
- Respect the values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs of clients and their families/representatives.
- Intermediate level computer skills.

About You: Are you a passionate Graduate Physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults? Join our team to deliver person-centred care that promotes mobility, independence and wellbeing. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll conduct assessments, develop individualised therapy programs and support positive client outcomes.

If you’re compassionate, eager to learn and committed to high-quality aged care, we’d love to hear from you!

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

- Current AHPRA Registration
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Current and valid C Class Drivers Licence
- Work Experience in a physiotherapy role working within an aged care or similar health care environment




- Prior experience working with clients that have complex care needs, such as dementia.
- Ability to work with clients from culturally diverse background, including people of all ages and demographics.
- Proven experience and ability to work autonomously with limited supervision

What’s in it for me?

- Fantastic Salary Packaging Perks ( see below breakdown).
- Great work-life balance with job flexibility. The chance to make a meaningful difference.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your direct family.
- Work by the coast in one of WA’s most beautiful regions.
- Salary Packaging Perks with Eziway
- Increase your take-home pay by paying less tax through salary packaging with Eziway.
- Access up to $15,900 per year tax-free (typically used for rent, mortgage, utilities and everyday living expenses).
- PLUS enjoy up to $2,650 per year tax-free in entertainment (e.g. dining out, takeaway, and hotel/accommodation).
- Remote area salary packaging benefits are also available, depending on your home location, which include additional tax savings on rent, mortgage interest, and utilities.
- Options to also include a novated car lease, with fuel, rego, insurance and maintenance bundled into one payment.

How to Apply? Please submit your application with a cover letter and CV via SEEK outlining your experience.

We are committed to employing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage applications. If you would like to have a confidential chat about this unique opportunity or seek further information, please reach out to our Recruitment Coordinator, Rachel Ash via [email protected]

Please note screening and interviews may occur sooner, and Capecare reserves the right to close applications early. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Graduate Physiotherapist | Community Aged Care (Busselton)
🏢 Capecare
📍 Busselton