Physiotherapist (Grade 2) Community Rehabilitation

Alfred Health Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health. 12-month parental leave position, commencing 16th February 2026 Full time (80 hours per fortnight + flexible monthly ADO) Physiotherapy Grade 2, Year 1-4 (VB1-VB4) Located at Caulfield Hospital Great staff benefits 5 weeks annual leave & salary packaging The Department The Alfred Health Community Rehabilitation Program, situated at Caulfield Hospital, comprises Home Based, Centre Based, and Falls Clinic services. The Community Rehabilitation Program provides a comprehensive client‑centred rehabilitation service that is responsive to the needs of the community. Eligible clients are assisted by the interdisciplinary team to achieve their goals following an illness or injury. The multi‑disciplinary team comprises Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers, Allied Health Assistants, a Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation Consultant, Pharmacist, Dietitians, a Clinical Psychologist and a Neuropsychologist. The Role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our growing Community Rehabilitation team. As a Physiotherapist within the Community Rehabilitation Program, you will provide excellent client‑centred rehabilitation services to clients both in their homes and at our rehabilitation centre. The clinical caseload is varied creating a fantastic opportunity to develop expertise in working with a broad range of clinical diagnoses. The successful candidate will have access to a range of professional development activities. Qualifications Required Degree in Physiotherapy Current Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Eligible for membership of the APA Current Victorian Driver's Licence (unrestricted) Key capabilities Minimum three years’ clinical experience in Physiotherapy Recent experience in rehabilitation or aged care Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team Demonstrated understanding and commitment to principles of continuous quality improvement Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence‑based practice Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills to promote teamwork Strong theoretical knowledge base and experience in the areas of orthopaedics, neurology and gerontology Demonstrated participation in professional development relevant to the position Staff Benefits Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre‑tax *subject to availability Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services If applicable, please specify any specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV. For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Cathy Warren, Team Leader on or Applications close 11pm AEDT, Sunday 14th December 2025. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr