Physiotherapist (Grade 1)

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

Are you looking to start or build your physiotherapy career in a leading regional health service where a world of opportunities awaits? Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is seeking a motivated and compassionate Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Physiotherapy team.

Graduating Physiotherapy Students are warmly welcomed to apply.

The Physiotherapy Department at LRH provides services across a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Our Grade 1 Physiotherapists participate in four-month rotations, gaining valuable experience in:

• General Medicine
• Orthopaedic and General Surgery
• ICU, ED and Short Stay Units
• Maternity
• Rehabilitation
• Geriatric Evaluation and Management
• Outpatients and Community Rehabilitation (including women’s health, paediatrics, and hydrotherapy)

This structure offers an excellent foundation for professional growth and development in your physiotherapy career.

Key Responsibilities

As a Grade 1 Physiotherapist, you will:

• Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment as part of a patient-centred, multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in rotational programs and weekend service across a variety of clinical areas.
• Collaborate with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with departmental and hospital requirements.
• Contribute to the education and supervision of students and support staff.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• A Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• A commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and 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.
• Discounted gym and leisure services through Fitness Passport

This is an exciting opportunity to build and advance your career and leadership skills. For more information, we encourage you to contact Amanda Alton – Physiotherapy Manager via email on 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 recently 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.

Applications close: 23rd September 2025

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 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 on AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au