Physiotherapist (Grade 1)

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you a seeking a diverse Physiotherapy role at a leading regional hospital? Join the dedicated Physiotherapy department at Latrobe Regional Health, where a ‘world of opportunities awaits'.
Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our team on a fixed term, full-time basis until the end of April 2026. 

The Physiotherapy Department offers services to a wide range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services at LRH. 

Our Grade 1 Physiotherapist are responsible for providing clinical Physiotherapy services to patients within specified areas of LRH. The services will be client focused, efficient and effective and meet established standards of practice and excellence. 

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent.
• Full Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association is desirable.
• Previous clinical experience within a hospital setting (which may have been part of an undergraduate Physiotherapy Program) is desirable. 
• Sound knowledge, skills and experience in the provision of Physiotherapy Clinical services. 
• Ability to manage case-load appropriate of area of work. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Accurate record-keeping skills. 
• Commitment to professional development.
• Commitment to continuous improvement. 
   

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.
   

Interested, but want more information about this exciting opportunity? We encourage you to contact Amanda Alton, Physiotherapy Manager on (03) 5173 8383 or via email: Amanda.Alton@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.
 

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Application close: 12th June 2025. Interviews will commence as applications are recieved. 

Please note: we are unable to accept applications from international candidates at this time. 

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and all staff employed in the Victorian healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated for three (3) doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au