Physiotherapist Grade 2 Polio Services Victoria

• Fixed term, part time (15.2 hours/week)
• Friendly and dynamic team
• Fitzroy location and periodic overnight stay in Regional Victoria for Regional clinics

About the Role
An exciting opportunity currently exists for a Grade 2 physiotherapist to join the Health Independence Programs team, working within Polio Services Victoria. The physiotherapist will provide assessment and treatment for patients referred to Polio Services Victoria for assessment and management. Delivery of education to clients and health professionals is also a requirement of the role.

Essential to work Wednesdays and Fridays.

Classifications for this position will range from VB1 – VB4 ($88,467 - $101,691 per annum).

Please note, there is also a 0.6 FTE (22.8 hours/week) Physiotherapist Grade 2 vacancy within Community Rehabilitation fixed term 11 November 2024 - 13 June 2025. We also welcome applications for a full time position, working across both roles. Please confirm in your cover letter which role/s you wish to be considered for.

Your Contribution

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy, or other relevant degree
• Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as a physiotherapist
• Current National criminal history check
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• 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
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About the Department
The Health Independence Programs (HIP) consists of multidisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation programs, complex care services and specialist clinics operating across various campuses of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. Polio Services Victoria is part of the Disability and Pain Stream, based at St Vincent’s Fitzroy. The service offers a supportive and dynamic team environment which focuses on patient-centred care.

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).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Respectfully, no agencies please