The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC

Join the RMH Physiotherapy team in a rotational Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy position, gaining experience across Intensive Care, Trauma, Cardiothoracics, General Surgery, General Medicine and Specialty Medicine.

You will provide physiotherapy care to a diverse range of acute patients as part of a seven-day service, including weekend work. You will also contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives, support student and junior physiotherapist education, and access leadership and professional development opportunities.

Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, with guidance from experienced Grade 3 and 4 physiotherapists and opportunities to develop your clinical skills across Physiotherapy and Allied Health

Key Accountabilities

- Bring your excellent clinical skills to provide high quality patient assessment to competently and independently assess, treat and manage cardiorespiratory patients in the acute health setting
- Contribute to the operational needs of the department across a 7-day service model
- Work across a variety of wards and caseloads, being flexible to meet the clinical and workforce needs of the Physiotherapy department
- Be involved in the supervision and education of student and junior Physiotherapists
- Develop your leadership skills in organisational committees and portfolios
- Contribute to our innovative research and quality improvement program

About You

- Excellent Physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills and the ability to manage a variety of complex cardiorespiratory patients
- Well-developed communication, time management and organisational skills
- Experience working in a hospital healthcare setting
- Experience with supervision of staff and students
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits of Working at RMH

- Meaningful Work




Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
- Career Growth
Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- Supportive Culture & Belonging
Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
- Innovation
Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
- World-Class Excellence
Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoy great employee benefits
Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
- Work in the Parkville Precinct
Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally protected environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

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📌 Physiotherapist - Grade 2 (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Melbourne