Physiotherapist - Community Rehabilitation Program - Upper Ferntree Gully VIC

Title: Physiotherapist - Community Rehabilitation Program · Requisition ID: 5640 · Location: · Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC, AU, 3156 · Job Posting Date: 18 Feb 2026 · Do you work for Eastern Health currently? If so, please log in to Eastern Health Careers Employee Login using your ...

Job description

Title: Physiotherapist - Community Rehabilitation Program

Requisition ID: 5640

Location:
Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC, AU, 3156

Job Posting Date: 18 Feb 2026

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Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Community Rehabilitation Program

• Temporary Part time 0.4 EFT (30.4 hours per fortnight) until 5th March 2027
• Based at Angliss Community Rehabilitation Centre | Opportunity for additional hours in Lilydale
• Join our dynamic community rehabilitation setting | Enjoy professional development
• Experience supportive and wonderful work cultures, local cafes and treating clients in the scenic surrounds of the Dandenong Ranges

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Community Rehabilitation Program provides a short-term goal based interdisciplinary rehabilitation program for clients to optimise their functional abilities and independence in the home or community setting. The program operates out of 4 Eastern Health sites (Angliss, Peter James, Wantirna and Lilydale). This role will be predominantly based out of the Angliss CRP, and there is the opportunity of joining this role with another temporary part time role at Yarra Ranges Health- Lilydale (0.4 EFT) for the right candidate, and/or additional hours to cover staff vacancies.

About you

We are seeking a client-centred rehabilitation physiotherapist, with experience working in the community setting to provide excellent client care to a varied caseload of musculoskeletal, neurological and general rehabilitation clients.

The successful applicant will provide a home based and centre based service as well as group therapy programs, which may include aquatic therapy program cover. There may also be the opportunity to cover the Falls and Balance Clinic as needed (further training will be provided as required).

This role is required to supervise grade 1 rotating physiotherapists, AHAs and physiotherapy students. Experience in delivering effective supervision and facilitating optimal learning experiences for all is essential. You will need to be an enthusiastic team player who is highly resourceful, agile and innovative. You will have excellent prioritisation, time management and communication skills and a commitment to the ongoing growth, development of yourself and the service. Non-clinical opportunities include potential portfolios and work within our Eastern Health Musculoskeletal Clinical Leadership Group, Physiotherapy Grade 1 Coordination group &/or Physiotherapy Student Coordinators group. This role is a leadership role in our team, setting the bar high for evidence-based practice and quality care.

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy

• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

• Eligibility for practicing membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association

• Sound clinical skills in managing a predominantly musculoskeletal caseload (may also include some neurological, cardio-pulmonary, surgical and general rehabilitation clients), and comprehensive discharge planning using a client-centred approach.

• Broad clinical experience encompassing diverse patient presentations.

• Previous clinical experience working in an aligned clinical environment.

• High level communication skills, both written and oral, especially to allow for client care planning and handover of care.

• Demonstrated capacity to work/ show leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience in supervision of staff and/or students.

• Excellent time management skills

• Demonstrated ability, knowledge and experience to lead the professional development of others

• Demonstrated ability to introduce innovative practice.

• Commitment to improving own practice and undertaking quality and research activities.

• Demonstrated understanding of professional codes of conduct.

• Current Victorian driver's licence.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

If you would like more information, we could encourage you to contact Julie Shek (Grade 3 Physiotherapist) on or April Simpson (CRP Team Leader) on or via email. There is also potential for additional hours to become available to cover staff vacancies as they arise.

Applications will close by EOD 18/3/26.

Please

Contact Person: Julie Shek, Grade 3 Physiotherapist

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Job Posting End Date: 18/3/2026

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