Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.
Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.
Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.
We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.
Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.
Position Title: Senior Physiotherapist – Grade 3
Classification: VB7 to VC1
Salary per hour: $52.70 to $60.21 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Part-time 64 hours per fortnight until 17th October 2027
Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021 - 2026
Role description
The Senior Physiotherapist Program Lead is a key member of the Ambulatory Care Program, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy services to individuals accessing outpatient clinics across the Dhelkaya Health catchment.
This senior clinical leadership role combines advanced physiotherapy practice with program leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage a clinical caseload while supporting the delivery, development, and continuous improvement of ambulatory care services. Working within an evidence-based framework, the Senior Physiotherapist Program Lead will promote optimal health outcomes and enhance the quality and effectiveness of outpatient care.
In partnership with Program Managers, Professional Leads, Program Leads, and other stakeholders, the role contributes to the planning, coordination, and delivery of safe, high-quality clinical services. The position provides leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary teams, supporting clinical excellence, workforce development, quality improvement initiatives, risk management, and adherence to professional standards.
The Senior Physiotherapist Program Lead plays an important role in fostering a collaborative and positive team culture, supporting recruitment and retention strategies, mentoring staff, and promoting best-practice care across ambulatory services.
In addition to leading physiotherapy services, the role may provide leadership support to other outpatient Ambulatory Care programs as required by the Ambulatory Care Manager and Physiotherapy Professional Lead.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and management within ambulatory care outpatient services.
- Provide clinical and operational leadership to support the effective delivery of outpatient programs.
- Promote evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement, and person-centred care.
- Support multidisciplinary team development through mentoring, supervision, and professional development initiatives.
- Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies.
- Monitor and manage clinical risks while ensuring compliance with professional and organisational standards.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
- Support leadership across additional ambulatory care clinics as required.
About you
Essential:
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy.
- Registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA
- Current Victorian driver's licence
Desirable:
- Post graduate qualifications in Hand Therapy and/or Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
- Post graduate qualifications in health leadership and management
Culture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:
- Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
- Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
- Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
- Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
- Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
- Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.
https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/
The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (as applicable), and comply with Dhelkaya Health's Vaccination Policy.
Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Mitchell Horwood – Acting Ambulatory Care Manager on 03 5471 3086
Applications close 20th September 2026
We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.
Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the ). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.
Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au
