Physiotherapist - Grade 3

Physiotherapist - Grade 3 Western Health – Footscray Hospital Employment Type: Full-time Ongoing Salary: Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging About the Role We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Physiotherapists to join our Cardiorespiratory team in a permanent capacity. Part‑time and Full‑time roles potentially available. These Grade 3 Physiotherapy positions have a mixed caseload of General and Special Medicine specialties and will provide leadership and strategic direction to the Cardiorespiratory team. The successful candidate will use their expertise in discharge planning, person‑centred care, and collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team to deliver best care to a variety of complex patient cohorts including acute and chronic respiratory illnesses; tracheostomy care (including weaning and discharge); heart failure; post‑falls management; amputees; bariatric; NDIS; and the diabetic foot service. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate on service delivery and lead innovation, quality and research activity across these medical specialties and work collaboratively with the broader cardiorespiratory team across Footscray and Sunshine hospital sites. This is a well‑supported position and provides the opportunity for you to develop your clinical, leadership, supervision and research skills; joining a team that is dedicated to excellent patient outcomes, evidence‑based practice and continuous improvement. Other Benefits Five weeks of annual leave per year Monthly accrued days off (ADO) Generous PD allowance and annual skills incentive payment Salary packaging and novated car leasing About You Well‑developed clinical skills and leadership capacity across a range of acute cardiorespiratory cohorts, and experience in supervising staff and students Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills Works collaboratively with the Physiotherapy and Multidisciplinary teams Ensures safe and high‑quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and the Live Best Care framework Contributes to a culture that values ongoing learning and is part of a positive workplace Position Description Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high‑quality, person‑centred care across every life stage. We provide a combination of hospital, community‑based, at‑home and in‑reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital, Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. Closing Date 11:59 pm on 12 December 2025 Contact For further information about this role, contact William O’Sullivan via William.O' . Equal Opportunity Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr