Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Orthopaedics/Emergency Department

Grade 2 Physiotherapist – Orthopaedics/Emergency Department
Part-time position (0.9 FTE)
Cabrini Malvern, Cabrini Brighton

Cabrini offers:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Five weeks of annual leave (plus an additional week for regular weekend workers)
• Attractive hourly rates, plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading
• Career development opportunities in a supportive environment
• Excellent workplace culture with strong peer support and regular supervision
• Salary packaging up to $15,900, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• Convenient Malvern and Brighton locations close to public transport, with discounted Myki commuter fares

Allied Health
Allied Health at Cabrini—encompassing twelve professions—is a rapidly expanding and highly integrated service. We offer opportunities across senior consultant and leadership roles, clinical stream work, structured junior rotations with strong support, professional development and teaching pathways, and extensive collaborations with universities and external partners. Under the guidance of our Associate Professor of Allied Health, we continue to grow multidisciplinary and Allied Health–led research initiatives.

The role and how you will make an impact
We are seeking an enthusiastic Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join our team in a part-time capacity. In this role, you will provide physiotherapy services within our acute orthopaedic stream, supporting acute surgical wards, paediatrics, ICU, and the emergency department.

You will work with a diverse patient cohort including joint replacements, trauma, neurosurgery, foot and ankle surgery, shoulder surgery, and paediatrics. Collaboration with the orthopaedic stream leader and physiotherapists across Cabrini Malvern and Brighton will ensure consistent, high-quality care across the service.

This is a 7-day acute orthopaedic service, and you will be required to work regular weekends—typically a Sunday–Thursday roster—and rotate across both Malvern and Brighton sites.

We offer professional development opportunities, senior supervision, and the ability to further develop your clinical, education, and leadership skills. You will also provide support and guidance to Grade 1 physiotherapists, AHAs and physiotherapy students.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver evidence-based care to acute orthopaedic, spinal surgery and emergency department patients
• Support service initiatives that enhance rapid discharge and improve patient flow
• Engage with orthopaedic surgeons and contribute to stakeholder relationships
• Develop and review clinical protocols
• Provide guidance and support to junior physiotherapists, AHAs and students

About you
We are looking for a motivated Grade 2 Physiotherapist with at least two years of acute or orthopaedic experience, and a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

You will have

• A Physiotherapy degree.
• Current registration with AHPRA as a physiotherapist.
• Professional development and clinical experience in acute orthopaedics and neurosurgery
• Strong team approach and good communication skills within a multi-disciplinary team.

To view the full position description click here.

Enquiries should be directed to:
Ben Gehrke: Acting Deputy Head of Physiotherapy 9508 8746
Phillipa Risbey: Orthopaedic Stream Leader – 9508 8743 (Mon - Wed)

* Please apply promptly as interviews may commence before the closing date*

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza and COVID-19 (recommended), plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested.