Physiotherapy Manager

Physiotherapy Manager

Physiotherapy

Fixed Term, Full time

August 2026 – June 2027 (Long Service Leave Backfill)

Classification Allied Health Manager Grade 4

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the Physiotherapy team as the Physiotherapy manager for a period of long service leave backfill. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Allied and Community Health, you will be responsible for a team of Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists and Allied Health Assistants.

This position involves a range of physiotherapy managerial and high-level administrative duties, with responsibility for budgets, management of staff and clinical programs, as well as clinical physiotherapy services depending on area of interest/expertise and departmental need.

We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with Allied Health Professional Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Clinical experience relevant to the position.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Provision of satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
• Masters or other Post Graduate qualification related to Physiotherapy and/or Management.
• Managerial experience relevant to the position.

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, a 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 Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter and responses to the key selection criteria Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Elaine Coetzee, Physiotherapy Manager – phone (03) 5623 0640 or email elaine.coetzee@wghg.com.au

Applications close on Wednesday 17 June 2026. 

* 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 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.