We are looking for an enthusiastic Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join our Cardiorespiratory team at Footscray hospital this is a non-rotating, full time, ongoing position.
Working in our General Medicine team, you will use your acute, critical care, and general cardiorespiratory skills to deliver best care to a variety of General Medicine patients. Support for other cardiorespiratory caseloads at Footscray Hospital may be required such as surgical, ENT and respiratory. This position includes regular weekend work where you will provide Grade 2 leadership and support to casual and junior staff on our weekend physiotherapy service.
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.
To be successful in the role, you will:
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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.
Compensation and benefits
Learning and development opportunities
Community impact and inclusion
Organisational culture and environment
If you’re passionate about providing 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 17 July 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Physiotherapy Operations Leads, Julia Lynch on 0434 821 124 or Candice Poupard on 0466 835 758.
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.
