About the role

South West Healthcare's (SWH) Physiotherapy Department provides best practice, patient centred care to patients and clients across a variety of settings including inpatient wards and the community setting.

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapists to join our large, vibrant, supportive and passionate team of 23 Physiotherapists, 9 Allied Health Assistants & 2 Exercise Physiologists. This Grade 1 role will work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team to undertake assessments and contribute to the clinical planning of individual care for each client and their family, utilising a variety of therapies to achieve client goals.

We are a large regional health service with multiple campuses and partnerships to provide therapy onsite at smaller regional health services. The Grade 1 will be exposed to a wide variety of clinical conditions and settings including Intensive care (ICU), Outpatients and Rehabilitation with diverse learning and career development opportunities, including funding for training and regular supervision in collaborative, fun and positive team culture. We provide many opportunities for social events and involvement in non-clinical projects/committees, as well as living in a beautiful part of the world with many outside work activities available, including a regular opt-in Physio Run Club.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Full time (80 hours per fortnight, with a monthly ADO), Fixed term position
• Commencing: November 2025 for 12 months
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Physiotherapist Grade 1
• Salary Range: $70,590.00 - $85,872.80 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist
• As a Physiotherapist you will have experience and skills delivering a broad range of clinical services, including assessment, referral and treatment, to individuals and their families across a variety of settings.
• Working as part of a collaborative and highly skilled team of professionals, excellent verbal and written communications skills are essential, and a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of legislation, regulation and contemporary practice is a must.
• Both graduating and experienced Physiotherapists are encouraged to apply.

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 respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

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 23 November 2025. 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
• Current Immunisation status

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