Physiotherapist Gr 3-Orthopaedics/Neurosurgery/ED Stream Leader

Grade 3 Orthopaedics/Neurosurgery/ED Stream Leader
Part-Time Fixed-Term maternity cover (0.7FTE)
22/04/2026 - 11/04/27
Malvern and Brighton

Benefits include:

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free annually, plus $2,650 in meal and entertainment card benefits
• Opportunities for career development and internal advancement
• Convenient Malvern and Brighton locations, easily accessible via public transport
• Access to Myki Commuter discounted fares
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym memberships across Australia
• 5 Weeks annual leave per year

About Allied Health
Cabrini Allied Health comprises twelve professions and is one of the organisation’s fastest growing and most integrated services. The department plays a critical role in delivering high-quality care across all campuses.

We offer diverse career pathways including senior clinical and leadership roles, structured junior rotations, professional development programs, teaching opportunities, and strong partnerships with universities and external organisations.

About the role
We are seeking an experienced Grade 3 Physiotherapist to co-lead our Orthopaedic stream (Wednesday–Saturday) in partnership with the existing stream leader (Monday–Tuesday).

Work hours:

• Wednesday–Friday: 8:00am–4:00pm
• Saturday: 8:00am–12:00pm

This role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership across orthopaedic, neurosurgical and emergency department services.

You will deliver evidence-based care across elective and traumatic orthopaedics, paediatric orthopaedics, spinal neurosurgery, fast-track surgical pathways, preadmission clinic, and ED presentations.

Based primarily at Malvern, you will also provide leadership support at Brighton and supervise Grade 1 and 2 physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced, evidence-based physiotherapy care across acute orthopaedics, neurosurgery and ED
• Lead initiatives that support efficient discharge planning and improved bed flow
• Engage and collaborate with orthopaedic and neurosurgical surgeons
• Develop, review and implement clinical protocols
• Provide supervision, mentoring and on-site support to junior physiotherapists, AHAs and students

About You
We are seeking a motivated senior physiotherapist with substantial experience in acute orthopaedics who is committed to excellence in patient-centred care.

You will demonstrate:

• A recognised Physiotherapy qualification
• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist
• Advanced clinical experience in orthopaedics, neurosurgery and emergency settings
• Strong leadership, communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
• Flexibility to work across Cabrini sites and weekend services as required

To view the full position position description click here

Enquiries should be directed to: Ben Gehrke - Head of Physiotherapy on 03 9508 8746

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.