Position Details


Reference Number 183452
Position Title Physiotherapy Clinical Lead - Neurology
Internal Only This position is open to employees of Barwon Health only
Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Program Community Health Rehab & Palliative Care
Location McKellar Centre, University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 32
Position Summary
  • Apply to become a Clinical Lead - Neurological Physiotherapy 
  • Provide Leadership across the Barwon Health Continuum of Care
  • Job share role - 32 hours per fortnight

About the facility 

The Physiotherapy Department provides services to a wide range of clinical areas. Physiotherapy is predominantly inpatient focused with some outpatient services provided in orthopaedics, paediatrics and women's health.

About the role 

Are you looking to extend your career with our innovative and progressive organisation? If so, do not miss an opportunity in which we are looking for someone to take on the role of job share Clinical Lead Physiotherapist (Grade 3) – Neurology (32 hours per fortnight). As the successful applicant you will share the role of clinical lead in Neurological Physiotherapy and provide clinical leadership, education and expert consultancy across Barwon Health.

To be successful in this role you will have a high level of clinical experience in neurological physiotherapy including an understanding of the neurological patients’ needs throughout the continuum of care. A demonstrated ability to lead, plan, develop and implement innovative service delivery initiatives that promote quality patient care and optimal organisational outcomes is essential for this position.

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply. Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our consumers including children and appropriate rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken.

About the culture

Barwon Health is a values driven organisation and you will thrive working in a culture that values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. The Community Health workforce is highly engaged and strongly committed to working with the community to achieve healthier lives. You will work with a highly engaged senior leadership team to ensure delivery of efficient, integrated care, education and research to advance health and wellbeing for all.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We also strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments to submit your application for this role, please contact talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au  noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.

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Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Extensive clinical knowledge and experience in Physiotherapy in the neurological clinical stream.
Essential: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team with a clear patient focus.
Essential: Demonstrates innovation and applies initiative and systematic approach to problem solving.
Desirable: Post Graduate Qualification in relevant clinical area (or working towards).
Desirable: Experience in clinical research.
Contact Person Christopher Lindner 
Contact Person Job Title Manager, Physiotherapy 
Contact Number 0432 805 455 
Alternate Contact Person Fiona Brennan 
Alternate Contact Number (03) 4215 0844 
Closing Date 05/04/2024
Position Description
File name 
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.