Physiotherapist

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

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Physiotherapist role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Physiotherapy Team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Physiotherapist (Grade 1) to join our growing team on a full time (1.0EFT) ongoing basis.

The Physiotherapist (Grade 1) provides client-focused, safe and effective physiotherapy services to patients across Latrobe Regional Health. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role delivers evidence‑based assessment and treatment in accordance with established standards of clinical practice and organisational policies. This entry‑level to early‑career position supports high‑quality patient care across designated clinical areas, with opportunities to participate in rotational programs, weekend services and professional development within a supportive allied health environment.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Physiotherapist (Grade 1) is to:

• Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients as part of a patient‑centred, multidisciplinary healthcare team, in line with approved LRH practices.
• Participate in the rotational physiotherapy program and weekend service to meet service delivery requirements across the health service.
• Liaise and collaborate effectively with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to support coordinated patient care.
• Communicate treatment goals and outcomes clearly with patients, families/carers and relevant healthcare staff.
• Maintain accurate, timely and appropriate clinical documentation in accordance with unit and departmental requirements.
• Utilise Allied Health Assistants appropriately and contribute to education activities, including support for students and observational placements.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• A Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent, with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Sound foundational knowledge and skills in physiotherapy practice, with the ability to manage an appropriate caseload.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and time‑management skills, with accurate record‑keeping and attention to detail.
• A commitment to professional development, continuous improvement and safe, patient‑centred care.
• Membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and/or previous clinical experience in a hospital setting (including undergraduate placements).

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.
• 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
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Amanda Alton, Physiotherapy Manager 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 completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. 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 

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: 22 May 2026

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Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.