Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time (21 hours per fortnight) Ongoing
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification:  Grade 2
• Salary Range: $90,235.60 to $103,724.40 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist to join our multidisciplinary Chronic Pain team in this part-time opportunity.

Working within a well-established and highly regarded service, you will deliver specialist care within our Chronic Pain multidisciplinary team.

This role offers a rewarding and varied caseload, opportunities to further develop your specialist skills, and the flexibility of part time work within a progressive regional health service. Whether you are looking to grow your chronic pain experience, return to specialist practice, or achieve greater work life balance, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a supportive clinical environment.

As a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist working in Chronic Pain, you will:

• Deliver specialist assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
• Provide individual and group based care across a broad range of musculoskeletal, rheumatological, chronic conditions, and chronic pain presentations.
• Facilitate education programs in both admitted and community settings.
• Work collaboratively within the Chronic Pain Clinic and broader Physiotherapy/Exercise Physiology Department to deliver evidence based, high quality care.
• Contribute to service development, education, mentoring, and quality improvement initiatives.

What you bring

• Current registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience working with clients with complex health conditions and persistent pain. 
• Effective communication and a client-centred approach.
• Experience in education, mentoring, and quality improvement.
• A commitment to best practice and the ability to drive positive change.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 14 June 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people. 

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au