Senior Clinician Physiotherapy (Neurological Subacute)
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Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, including ambulatory, inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with other health services to form Bayside Health, a merged health service with more than 22,000 employees. The merger will provide new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
Unique opportunity for a Grade 3 Senior Clinician Physiotherapist in our Subacute Neurological stream.
- Permanent position
- Part time (40 hours/fortnight) – days may be negotiated (earlier in the week preferred)
- 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
- Grade 3 Classification (VB7-VC1)
- Caulfield Site
- Great staff advantages
THE ROLE
The Senior Clinician Physiotherapist (Neuro Subacute) is a senior position in the wider Subacute Neurological Physiotherapy Stream.
THE SENIOR CLINICIAN PHYSIOTHERAPIST (NEURO SUBACUTE) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Providing high quality assessment and management of patients within the Neuro Subacute Service including Better At Home, Spinal and Neuro Rehab services
- Providing leadership in the development of a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach to achieve optimum patient care and outcomes and to minimise clinical risk
- Providing leadership to enhance the clinical and professional skills of the Neuro subacute stream, Physiotherapy Department, staff and students
- Providing regular clinical supervision to junior staff and AHAs to engender excellence in the Physiotherapy Service
- Coordinating/contributing to quality improvement and research activities within the Neuro subacute services and the Physiotherapy department
- Promoting a culture of ongoing learning and development within the team
- Providing high level participation within the student training program
- Enhancing the overall functioning of Neuro Subacute service and the Physiotherapy Department by participating in necessary administrative and management tasks
This position may be involved in clinical rotations with other Grade 3 Physiotherapists to optimise skill development, provide clinical leadership during times of leave, support succession planning and reduce burnout. Rotations will include but are not limited to Better at Home, neurological rehabilitation and spinal cord injury. Weekend work may be involved.
Skills/Qualifications
- Registered to practice in the state of Victoria (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge and skills in the provision of physiotherapy services to neurological conditions
- Demonstrated ability to lead quality and/or research initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and students
- Demonstrated advanced communication skills
- Demonstrated advanced time management skills
- Victorian Driver’s licence
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Discounted health insurance
- Staff car parking (subject to availability)
Please note – applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date.
Enquiries
For all enquiries, contact Catherine Brooks, Neuro Rehab Physiotherapy Stream Leader, at or
Applications close at 11.00pm on Sunday 05 October 2025
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce reflecting the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities and cultural backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, or an alternative format for the application materials, please contact the person listed above. In accordance with health service vaccination requirements, vaccination or a medical exemption may apply.
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📌 Senior Clinician Physiotherapy (Neurological Subacute)
🏢 Alfred Health
📍 Melbourne