Job Description

Position: Physiotherapist Grade 2

• Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time, (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly accrued day off       

         Part Time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate- please state your preferred hours in your application.

• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Physiotherapist Grade 2
• Salary Range: $90,235.60 - $103,724.40 per annum, plus superannuation

About the role

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference and enjoy the variety of your day? South West Healthcare is seeking a motivated Physiotherapist to join our friendly, supportive, and skilled team of 23 Physiotherapists, 9 Allied Health Assistants, and 2 Exercise Physiologists.

In this Grade 2 position, you will deliver physiotherapy care across ICU, medical, surgical, maternity and paediatric wards, working within a dynamic team of physiotherapists, allied health assistants, and our broader allied health, medical, and nursing colleague. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior staff, Allied Health Assistants, and students, and contribute to quality improvement projects and service development.

If you enjoy working collaboratively, seeing real results, and helping clients reach their goals, this role is for you.

What you bring

• Experience providing physiotherapy services across different clinical settings
• Strong assessment, treatment, and care planning skills
• Enjoy mentoring and supporting junior staff and students
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Interest in evidence-based practice, research, and quality improvement

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 Friday 19 December 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Please note: Interviews may be held on 22-23 December 2025; please try to keep these dates open if possible.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026, with the classification Physiotherapist Grade 2. 

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

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au