Job Description

Position overview

• Employment Type: Casual
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Physiotherapist Grade 1 or Grade 2
• Grade 1 Salary Range: $44.65 - 54.32 per hour, including casual loading
• Grade 2 Salary Range: $57.08 - 65.61 per hour, including casual loading

About the role

South West Healthcare's (SWH) Physiotherapy Department provides best-practice, patient-centred care across a variety of inpatient and community settings.

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapists to join our team of 23 Physiotherapists, 9 Allied Health Assistants and 2 Exercise Physiologists. This casual Grade 1 or Grade 2 position (dependent on experience) offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of clinical areas, including acute medical and surgical wards, ICU, rehabilitation, and community-based musculoskeletal and rehabilitation programs delivered in both centre-based and home settings.

For Grade 2 Physiotherapists, additional opportunities include:

• Mentoring junior staff, Allied Health Assistants and students
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and service development
• Providing clinical leadership and supporting evidence-based practice within the multidisciplinary team

What you bring

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent qualification)
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan and deliver physiotherapy services across a range of clinical settings
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and treatment skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards and contemporary physiotherapy practice
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and ongoing professional development
• New graduates and experienced Physiotherapists are encouraged to apply.

For Grade 2 applicants, you will also demonstrate:

• Experience providing clinical supervision, mentoring and support to junior staff, Allied Health Assistants and students
• The ability to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

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 19 July 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