Senior Physiotherapist Program Lead

Position Title:                    Senior Physiotherapist Program Lead   

Classification:                   VB7

Salary per hour:               $52.70 per hour + superannuation + generous salary packaging options                              

Employment Type:          Ongoing 0.8-1.0 FTE 

Award:                                Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026

 

Role description

The Senior Physiotherapist Program Lead works as part of our Ambulatory Care program within a multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality, person-centred assessment and management for people living in the Dhelkaya Health service catchment accessing ambulatory care outpatient clinics.

You will support the leadership of the Musculoskeletal Program including establishment of a prehabilitation clinic. You'll have a clinical caseload and work in an evidenced-based informed manner to achieve optimal health outcomes for those presenting to Ambulatory Care outpatient clinics.

 

About you

• Minimum of 7 years' professional work experience as a Physiotherapist
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of current discipline practice frameworks, and the key competencies and capabilities required for Physiotherapy roles across the continuum of care.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively lead and maintain working relationships in a professional workplace and in clinical settings.
• Experience in supervising staff and demonstrated ability to develop the skills and capability of others.
• Advanced clinical skills in managing a complex caseload and comprehensive discharge planning using a client-centred approach relevant to Physiotherapy assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions
• Demonstrated leadership with quality improvement activities, considering risk and organisational/departmental priorities and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving own practice and undertaking quality and research activities.

 

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. 

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. 
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. 
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

 

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services.  We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

 

For further information about this position, please contact Jack Lawrence on (03) 5471 3086.

 

Applications close Sunday January 18^th 2026.

 

Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.