Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Mental Health

Are you a Physiotherapist who thrives on working hard, but also having a good work life balance? SVHM is looking for a part time (4 days per week) Grade 2 Physio to join the team!

• Part Time (30.4 hours per week) / Fixed Term until 31 Dec 2026
• Enjoy a 4-day working week!
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Contribute to growing a new service within Mental Health
• Friendly and dynamic team

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join a cohesive and progressive integrated team, committed to excellence in clinical practice, research and professional development. The applicant must have, or be currently eligible for, National Physiotherapist Registration.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Mental Health Physiotherapist to join the SVHM physiotherapy department on a part-time, fixed term basis. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing high quality, overall physiotherapy management to the Adult Mental Health Inpatient unit on the Fitzroy campus of SVHM and the Older Adult Mental Health unit on the Kew campus of SVHM.

Classifications for this position will range from VB1-VB4 ($90,235 to $103,724 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Duties

• Provide appropriate clinical management for the most prevalent physical health comorbidities within the mental health population including back pain, arthritis, and cardiovascular conditions.
• Provide direct clinical supervision to Physiotherapy staff working within St Vincent’s mental health services and foster growth, knowledge, expertise and interest in mental health work.
• Increase understanding and commitment to the Equally Well consensus statement and Equally Well in Victoria.
• To embed trauma-informed principles in physiotherapy in mental health settings
• To embed integrated physical and mental health care in specialist mental health services
• Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing, medical and other Allied Health staff via documentation and handovers.
• Clinical supervision and teaching of physiotherapy students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, as required

Your Contribution

• Recent workplace experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management in an acute health care setting.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement and research.
• Experience with student supervision and mentoring junior staff.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Culture of continuous improvement

Physiotherapy Department

The Physiotherapy Department provides high quality clinical services across a spectrum of acute, sub-acute and outpatient services. The Department works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment and a range of therapeutic services to optimise patient care and maximise function. The Department is committed to fostering excellence in evidence based clinical care, research and education.​

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Primary Contact: Physiotherapy Workforce Lead, Kathryn Tarrant, Kathryn.Tarrant@svha.org.au