Grade 1 Physiotherapist

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region. Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS. 

Multiple Roles - Recent Graduates Encouraged to Apply

Are you an enthusiastic early career Physiotherapist looking to consolidate and grow your skills in a diverse clinical setting? This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your confidence and independence within a highly supportive team, while enjoying an enviable lifestyle in beautiful East Gippsland. With multiple roles on offer, we are accepting applications from Grade 1 Physiotherapists, new graduates or students nearing graduation.

The Department:

The Physiotherapy department provides services to the acute hospital wards, including the Emergency Department and High Dependency Unit, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatients/community. The team consists of a Team Leader, Grade 1 & 2 Physiotherapists and is supported by Allied Health Assistants.

The Contract: Ongoing, Full-Time, 80 hrs per fortnight. Multiple positions available. 

The Position:

The rotational roles will include the opportunity to rotate through a range of clinical areas that may include acute inpatient care, subacute inpatient rehabilitation, outpatients, and other community programs such as cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Working within a regional health service means exposure to a varied caseload and the chance to build strong foundational skills early in your career. You will be supported by experienced clinicians, structured supervision and a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to high‑quality, person‑centred care.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Professional development opportunities including workshops, conferences and regional training
• An attractive remuneration package commencing at Grade 1 Year 2 level (due to our regional location) +super, with annual increases
• Extensive salary packaging options including meals & entertainment and novated leasing
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Hospital accommodation available for up to 12 months at $210 per week (including utilities) is available for one applicant.
• A fantastic regional lifestyle with lakes, beaches, national parks and snowfields on your doorstep

Key Attributes You’ll Bring:

• A tertiary degree in Physiotherapy and registration with AHPRA prior to commencement
• Understanding of contemporary, goal‑directed, person‑centred care models
• Strong communication skills that support positive client and service outcomes
• Good organisational and time‑management skills

Please see the Position Description for additional Key Selection Criteria here.

Interested? For further information contact:

Lauren Chapman, Physiotherapy Team Leader on 03 5150 3388

Applications close: Sunday 16th August 2026

Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” and are to include:

• A cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience
• A current resume (including two professional referees)
• Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

All appointments are subject to the below requirements.  Successful applicants are unable to commence until these have been provided: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 
• Immunisation Status Clearance 
• Working with Children Check

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At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve.  We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at people.culture@brhs.com.au

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is deeply committed to an environment that supports the safety and wellbeing of all people including children.  Read our full values and commitments here.