Physiotherapist - Grade 1 - New Graduate, Rotating

 

Reference Number: 54294:  Physiotherapist - Grade 1 - New Graduate, Rotating 
Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT) 
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably qualified Physiotherapist - New Graduate to join the Northern Health Physiotherapy department. 

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

This role is fixed term full time (80 hours per fortnight with ADO) from 18 January 2027 to 14 January 2028.

About the Role:

The Grade 1 Physiotherapist will be involved in rotations across Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and Bundoora Centre, encompassing acute, subacute and community/outpatient settings (centre based & home based therapy). This role may be included in a four month rotation in which one of the five working days is rostered on the weekend. It may also involve doing home visits and servicing Northern Health clients at Kilmore District Hospital or Aged Care Facilities (partner organisations).  

Working together with their supervisors and senior staff, the Grade 1 Physiotherapist will provide quality client care through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, planning, implementation of treatment and management for clients in their designated work area.  The Grade 1 will be involved in service improvement within the physiotherapy department through participating in projects to develop the service further.  

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills 
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills 
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills 
• Demonstrated sound clinical skills 
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills 
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team 
• Commitment to ongoing professional development 

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

Please include your academic transcript/placement marks in your application

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact James Walker, Physiotherapy Clinical Leader 0434647519

Applications close 26 October 2026

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.