Physiotherapist

Position Vacant  

Physiotherapist,

Grade 2

Casual

South Gippsland Hospital (SGH) is a public rural health service providing integrated acute hospital and community care services. Care is delivered through our Community Health Centre, Banksia Centre, and in clients’ homes across the region. In partnership with the doctors of Foster Medical Centre, SGH supports the health and wellbeing of the Foster community and surrounding areas, including Wilsons Promontory.

South Gippsland Hospital is seeking a motivated Physiotherapist to join our team. The role is responsible for supporting a range of clients within the community and inpatient settings.  This includes general inpatients, maternity patients, ante and post-natal services, Transitional Care Program services and community clients of all ages.

The primary role of the Physiotheraist is to provide high quality assessments and interventions to maximise the functional independence, health, safety and quality of life of inpatients and community-based clients. A strong knowledge and skill base, with a commitment to patient-centred care, collaborative practice and evidence-based knowledge contributes to positive client outcomes and service development. The Physiotherapist provides supervision and supports Allied Health Assistants (AHAs).  A Grade 2 Physiotherapist may also provide supervision to Grade 1 Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and students.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or Industry Standard Registration organisation requirements as the physiotherapist for this role.
• 2+ years’ experience in acute, sub-acute and/ or community care (desirable).
• Member of, or eligibility for membership of, the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
• Current Working with Children and Police check
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• 2+ years’ experience as a Physiotherapist with demonstrated clinical knowledge, assessment and intervention skills in an acute, rehabilitation and / or community setting.
• Ability to provide high quality coordinated physiotherapy services in the inpatient and/or community setting in association with other clinicians, the client, family and carers. 
• Experience facilitating group-based interventions (desirable)
• Well-developed verbal, written and IT communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work collaboratively or autonomously in an efficient manner to meet requirements of the role
• Experience in teaching, directing and supervising AHAs, Grade 1 AHPs and/or students (desirable)
• Evidence of professional supervision and/or professional development 
• Demonstrated ability to competently maintain documentation and statistical data

For a Position Description outlining in more detail the key result areas and selection criteria please click HERE

Enquires to Maddy Stewart, Allied Health Manager on 5683 9782 or madeline.stewart@sghs.com.au

Applications must include:

• a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria within the position description
• a current resume outlining relevant experience

All applications to be submitted via SuccessFactors. Applications will be reviewed as received. The position will remain open until 21/06/2026 and may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed.

SGH is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recognise and value all abilities, inclusion and diversity and encourage all people from culturally, linguistically and other diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions.

SGH will consider Flexible Working Arrangements and can provide short term accommodation at competitive rates if required.