Physiotherapist, Mental Health
Reference Number: 53634
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub‐acute, mental health, specialist, community and home‐based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, Mernda Community Hospital and Kilmore District Hospital. Mental Health Services are also provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.
About the Role
The KAW Older Adults Mental Health Unit (KAWAMHU) is a 15‐bed acute inpatient unit which provides comprehensive treatment and support to people who are in an acute phase of mental illness and are unable to receive treatment at home. The unit utilises both the Safewards and Recovery models of care and works collaboratively with patients, families and significant others to achieve quality care outcomes.
The Grade 2 Physiotherapist has responsibility for the provision of high‐level, evidence‐based physiotherapy care at the KAW Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit located at Bundoora Campus. The role requires flexibility, good organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
* Provision of high‐level, evidence‐based physiotherapy care to consumers in the KAW Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit.
* Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of physiotherapy interventions for older adults in acute mental health settings.
* Co‐ordination with multidisciplinary team members to ensure holistic patient care.
* Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and reports.
Applications close Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11.59pm.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Experience managing patients in a mental health setting.
* Clinical experience and skills working with older adults aged 65+ with multiple comorbidities, including a history of falls or high falls risk.
* Demonstrated capability in service innovation and development.
* Leadership skills and initiative in developing and promoting clinical care.
* Well‐developed interpersonal skills.
Benefits
* Health and well‐being programmes, including the 'Thrive' programme.
* Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support.
* An inclusive and culturally safe space.
* Access to salary packaging and EAP.
* Comprehensive library services for learning, research, clinical decision‐making, leisure and well‐being (onsite and online).
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal‐opportunity employer and are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, people with different abilities, or from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
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