Physiotherapist
Date: 16 Jun 2026
Location: Warragul, VIC, 3820
Company: Gippsland Health Alliance
PHYSIOTHERAPIST, GRADE 1, 2 and 3
Physiotherapy Team
Casual Opportunities Available
Allied Health Professionals, Grade 1, 2 or 3
An exciting opportunity is available for physiotherapists across varying grades to deliver high-quality physiotherapy services at WGHG on a casual basis. Services are primarily provided at the hospital site, across acute wards, subacute services, outpatient clinics, and community rehabilitation.
The role requires a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will take responsibility for, and remain committed to, ongoing personal and professional development.
We offer a supportive, team-focused environment, along with a comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation.
Casuals are employed on an ‘as needs’ basis to backfill leave and extra shifts on days, nights and weekends. Casual positions do not include regular hours.
Our preferred candidate will have:
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Eligibility for membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
- A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements.
The following experience/knowledge would be considered advantageous:
- Experience in a hospital or acute setting.
- Knowledge of privacy legislation and document control.
- Knowledge of issues relevant to regional/rural areas.
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organisation
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee assistance program
- Salary packaging
- Free Parking
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further details and how to apply
Further information is contained in the Position Descriptions (Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3). Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and shoudl include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Elaine Coetzee, Physiotherapy Manager, 03 5623 0640 or elaine.coetzee@wghg.com.au
Applications close: 14 July 2026* (applications may close earlier)
* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.
As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.