Community Physiotherapist – Join Us During an Exciting Growth Phase
Your Opportunity
There has never been a more exciting time to join our Community team. As we continue to expand our community services and enter a new phase of growth, we are looking for passionate Physiotherapists who are excited to make a real difference in people's lives — in their homes and communities, where it matters most.
We are also proud to now be part of a larger healthcare network following our recent acquisition by Australian Unity. This means increased stability, stronger career pathways, and exciting opportunities for growth across the community and healthcare space.
As a Community Physiotherapist, you will join a large, supportive multidisciplinary team delivering personalised, evidence-based care to help consumers maintain independence, function, and quality of life.
This is a part time (4 days/eek) mobile community role in Melbourne's Inner North.
We are open to early career or graduate therapists who are motivated to learn, enjoy variety, and are comfortable travelling between clients.
What You'll Be Doing
You will manage a varied caseload across acute and chronic conditions affecting movement, function, and independence.
Our Physiotherapists are passionate about delivering high quality care that supports meaningful health and wellbeing outcomes for our consumers.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
* Delivering comprehensive assessments and clinical recommendations
* Supporting activities of daily living, mobility, and transfers
* Falls risk assessment and prevention
* Equipment prescription and recommendations
* Pressure area care and skin integrity management
* Arthritic joint and pain management
* Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team
* Adapting to the needs of community-based service delivery
Our community clients are referred through:
* Home Care Packages
* Short Term Restorative Care
* Commonwealth Home Support Programme
* Private services
We are not your typical community provider — we set achievable, realistic billable KPIs (ask us more!).
Your Career With Us
In addition to a genuinely supportive team environment and competitive salary (reviewed annually), we pride ourselves on real work/life balance and flexibility.
You'll be supported with structured clinical pathways that combine:
* Consumer goals
* Clinical presentation
* Latest evidence-based practice
All delivered in the consumer's home environment to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Our Perks
When you join our community team, you unlock a range of benefits including:
* Industry-leading Professional Development program (≈ $5,000 annually)
* PD allowance you control
* Monthly profession-specific training
* Webinars and Lunch & Learn sessions
* Paid induction and training
* Social club and team connection initiatives
* Health Kick allowance for fitness and wellbeing
* Recognition programs
* Ongoing mentoring and clinical support
* Treasure Chest Fund — funds to brighten a client's day
* $1,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus
Who We Are
We are a national allied health provider supporting the Aged Care, Community, and Disability sectors, with over 20 years of experience.
Our Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists, Speech Pathologists and Dietitians are passionate about delivering person-centred care.
We are values-led — we bring energy, act with integrity, nurture and care, listen and connect. When we come together, we shine.
Plena Healthcare, together with Remedy Healthcare, is part of the Australian Unity Group – supporting careers with scale, purpose and impact.
What You'll Need
* Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy
* Current AHPRA registration (or eligibility)
* Australian working rights
* Willingness to obtain: NDIS Worker Screening & National Police Check
* Willingness to travel for a mobile community role
* If you are early in your career and excited about community work, we strongly encourage you to apply — we provide strong clinical support and development pathways to help you grow.
"We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people." #J-18808-Ljbffr