Role Summary:
- Location: Footscray & Sunshine Hospitals
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until April 2027)
- Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join our Cardiorespiratory team with opportunities to rotate across the acute settings in a fixed term capacity until 30/4/2027.
Our Grade 2 Cardiorespiratory physiotherapists rotate through multiple clinical areas at Footscray and Sunshine hospitals, giving you the opportunity develop and refine your cardiorespiratory skills across a variety of clinical caseloads and complex patient cohorts. Rotations involve intensive care, special and general medicine, short stay unit, surgical, respiratory and oncology.
These are well-supported positions and provide opportunity for training and development of your clinical, supervision and leadership skills, joining a team that is dedicated to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Grade 2 Physiotherapists at Western Health participate in our Research and Quality program and contribute to our stream portfolios and department committees. In this role you will be supported by experienced Grade 3 and 4 Physiotherapists and encouraged in your ongoing professional development. We have a strong research focus with a number of PhD candidates within our cardiorespiratory team and exciting opportunities for involvement in small and larger scale research projects.
With the new Footscray Hospital now open (February 2026), providing high quality facilities that support and promote innovative health care delivery, it is an exciting time to join the Western Health Physiotherapy team, with fantastic opportunities for career progression.
Come and join our innovative, supportive and friendly department, with our strong positive workplace culture, and help us continue to improve the lives of our community in the West.
Key responsibilities:
- Well-developed assessment and treatment skills in the delivery of evidence-based person-centred Physiotherapy services in Cardiorespiratory cohort.
- Working as part of an innovative and energetic physiotherapy department and multidisciplinary teams.
- Sound communication and organisational skills are essential for this position.
- Involved in supervision of Grade 1 physiotherapist and physiotherapy students
- Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework
About you:
To be successful in the role, you will:
- have well-developed acute and cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy clinical skills as well as experience in supervising staff and students
- Can contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace
- Are eager to build your experience across the continuum of care
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Can work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy and interdisciplinary teams
- Will ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework
Click here for the Position Description.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about compassionate care and innovation in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 21 July 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:
Name: Candice Poupard
Title: Physiotherapy Operations Lead
Phone: 0466 835 758
Alternate Contact: Julia Lynch
Title: Physiotherapy Operations Lead
Phone: 0434 821 124
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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