Position Details


Reference Number 172868
Position Title Physiotherapist (Grade 2) - Inpatient GEM
Internal Only This position is open to employees of Barwon Health only
Employment Status Temporary Full Time
Program Community Health Rehab & Palliative Care
Location McKellar Centre
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 80
Position Summary
  • Senior clinical role with supervision and leadership responsibility.
  • Look to your future with ongoing career and professional development opportunities within a supportive supervision structure.
  • Temporary full-time 80hrs per fortnight with ADO

About the facility 

The McKellar Centre offers a range of rehabilitation services that enable people to make a dynamic recovery. It is situated on a vibrant community asset with parkland surrounds and incorporates state-of-the-art equipment.

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre (IRC) has 100 beds and involves rehabilitation service programs for a wide range of conditions. 

About the role 

This full-time temporary (fixed term contract) Grade 2 Physio role will provide evidence based Physio services to inpatients in the GEM Unit (Geriatric Evaluation and Management) at the McKellar Rehabilitation Centre.

The GEM Unit has a large multidisciplinary team, including a full range of Allied Health, Nursing and Medical staff.

You will be work with patients from admission and initial assessment, team-based and patient focused goal setting, therapy and team-based discharge planning.

You will provide clinical supervision for junior Physios and AHA's, and have access to a range of internal professional development opportunities.

About the culture

Become a part of a team who enjoys an interesting, challenging and meaningful work life. Continue to grow and develop your talents and capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.

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.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.  If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

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

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: Degree in Physiotherapy from an Australian Physiotherapy Council accredited course.
Essential: Current national registration as a physiotherapist with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency.
Essential: Eligible for full membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Desirable: Current Australian motor vehicle Driver’s License, enabling driving in Victoria
Desirable: Clinical knowledge and experience in the designated clinical area.
Essential: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team with a clear patient focus.
Essential: I agree to meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements (including full COVID vaccination) as set out in Barwon Health’s Staff Immunisation Policy as amended from time to time. I acknowledge that meeting this ongoing requirement is mandatory and a condition of any employment subsequently offered.
Contact Person Chris Clarke 
Contact Person Job Title Physiotherapy Site Manager - Sub-Acute Services 
Contact Number 0401 519 504 
Contact Email chrisc@barwonhealth.org.au 
Alternate Contact Person Chris Lindner 
Alternate Contact Number 0432 805 455 
Closing Date 21/01/2022
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.