Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Mental Health

• Part Time (30.4 hours per week), Fixed Term until 31 December 2026
• Enjoy a 4-day working week with a great work-life balance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Play a key role in growing Physiotherapy services within Mental Health
• Friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team

About the Role

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a genuine work-life balance? We are seeking a passionate Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join the St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Physiotherapy Department on a part-time, fixed-term basis.

Working across the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit at our Fitzroy campus and the Older Adult Mental Health Unit at our Kew campus, you will provide high-quality physiotherapy care to people experiencing mental illness while supporting their physical health and wellbeing.

This is a unique opportunity to join a cohesive and progressive multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in clinical practice, research and professional development. You will play an important role in delivering evidence-based physiotherapy services while contributing to the ongoing development of physiotherapy within Mental Health. Applicants must hold, or be eligible for, current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Classification: Physiotherapist Grade 2 VB1 – VB4 ($90,235 to $103,724 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Duties

• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and management for adults with mental illness, including management of common physical health comorbidities such as musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.
• Provide high-quality physiotherapy services to the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Fitzroy and the Older Adult Mental Health Unit at Kew.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and support to Physiotherapy staff working within Mental Health services.
• Promote integrated physical and mental healthcare in line with the Equally Well consensus statement and Equally Well in Victoria.
• Embed trauma-informed principles into physiotherapy practice within Mental Health settings.
• Contribute to the development and growth of Physiotherapy services within Mental Health.
• Communicate assessment findings, treatment plans and outcomes effectively through clinical documentation and multidisciplinary handovers.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and Allied Health staff to deliver person-centred care.
• Provide clinical education and supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate Physiotherapy students as required.

Your Contribution

• Current registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA.
• Recent clinical experience and demonstrated knowledge of physiotherapy practice within an acute healthcare setting.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of and commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement and research.
• Experience supervising students and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

What We Offer

• A strong focus on staff wellbeing through regular wellbeing initiatives and programs.
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling services.
• A healthy work-life balance, including a 4-day working week.
• Access to Fitness Passport – your pass to an extensive network of fitness facilities.
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Work across our Fitzroy and Kew campuses, close to Melbourne's CBD, public transport, cafés and parking.
• Discounts and promotions available through the St Vincent's Foundation.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities to support your career growth.
• A collaborative culture of continuous improvement.

Physiotherapy Department

The Physiotherapy Department provides high-quality clinical services across acute, sub-acute and outpatient settings. As part of a multidisciplinary team, we deliver assessment, treatment and a range of therapeutic services to optimise patient care and maximise function. The department is committed to excellence in evidence-based clinical care, education, research and continuous improvement, providing an environment where clinicians are supported to grow professionally while delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. We provide a diverse range of adult clinical services and are guided by our 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 if a suitable applicant is identified.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is central to our mission, and our workforce reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.

SVHA has a duty of care under Work Health and Safety legislation to eliminate and control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. Successful applicants may therefore be required to provide evidence of mandatory immunisations, including annual influenza vaccination.

Contact

Kathryn Tarrant
Interim Workforce Lead
Kathryn.Tarrant@svha.org.au