Physiotherapist - Grade 3 (Rapid Allied Health Service)

Physiotherapist - Grade 3 (Rapid Allied Health Service) Requisition No: 6256 Executive Division: Operations Division: Western Health at Home Program: Sub-Acute at Home Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect Job Function: Allied Health Professionals Project: Physiotherapist – Rapid Allied Health Service Location: Sunshine Hospital Employment Type: Part-Time (24 hours/week), Fixed Term (until December 2026) Salary: Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging About the Role: The Grade 3 Physiotherapist will play a pivotal role in delivering clinical expertise to ensure excellence and best practice in patient care. This role is central to supporting high-quality client outcomes for Western Health at Home patients in the home and community environment through the provision of the Rapid Allied Health (RAH) service. In addition, the Grade 3 Physiotherapist will provide leadership to the RAH team as part of the broader Western Health at Home service. Key Responsibilities: Managing a clinical caseload and managing demand across the service Improving service delivery including system and process improvement Providing leadership and support to the Rapid Allied Health staff alongside the Service Manager Developing staff and students including direct supervision and training of Grade 1 and 2 Physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants Coordination of student placements and tutorials Being the key liaison point for internal and external referral services and community partners 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 servicesto aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties includeoncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. Western Health operates four acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s),Footscray Hospital,Williamstown Hospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. Compensation and benefits Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. Learning and development opportunities Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. Mentorship and career support. Community impact and inclusion Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. Organisational culture and environment Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. Ready to make an impact? If you’re passionate about providing Best physiotherapy Care to your community, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. Closing date: 11:59pm on 12 December 2025. Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact: Title: Service Manager – Community Based Transition Care Program, ED Care Coordination, Rapid Allied Health, & Psychology at Home 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. Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr