* Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
* Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
* Permanent part-time role | 48 hours per fortnight | five weeks leave & salary packaging
About the role
We are seeking a Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join the Palliative Care Program at Barwon Health.
You will provide compassionate, person-centred physiotherapy care to people living with a life-limiting illness, supporting comfort, mobility, symptom management, and quality of life. The role delivers services across inpatient and community palliative care settings and works closely within a multidisciplinary team
Key responsibilities
* Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and review in palliative care
* Manage an independent clinical caseload across inpatient and community settings
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated care
* Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to service improvement activities
What we’re looking for
* Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist and eligibility for Grade 2 classification
* Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team
* Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and other health service providers, conflict resolution, influencing others, and facilitating open discussions.
* Ability to work independently, consult and collaborate with others to deliver outcomes in an inclusive and culturally safe way
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits
* Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Extensive professional development opportunities
* Attractive salary packaging benefits
o Living expenses capped at $9,010
o Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Diversity and inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
* Satisfactory Police Record Check
* Immunisation Status Clearance
* Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.