Physiotherapist, Grade 3

Reference Number: 52642:  Physiotherapist, Grade 3 - Preadmission Clinic and Prehabilitation  Employment Type: On Going Full Time (FT)  Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)    About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.  Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be. Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 3 Physiotherapists to join the Pre-admission Service. Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg. About the Role: The Senior Clinician has a key leadership role in the provision, organisation and development of physiotherapy services in the Pre-admission Clinic and Pre-habilitation service at Northern Health. The senior clinician will act as a clinical resource for junior staff and students. The position includes a clinical caseload within the Pre-admission Clinic and Pre-habilitation service at the Northern Hospital Epping. Through their clinical expertise they will have a leading role in ensuring excellence in client care, promotion of quality, education of staff and students and in team and program development. The senior clinician will work closely with the other senior clinicians, clinical leaders, program coordinators and managers to monitor, evaluate and develop their service area.    This position is an ongoing full time position at 80 hours/fortnight with monthly Accrued Day Off To be successful in this role you will have: A background which includes significant clinical experience resulting in high level of skill in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy  Relevant Post-graduate Qualification (or working towards)   Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills   Demonstrated leadership skills and initiative in developing and promoting clinical care    Demonstrated ability to lead and promote evidence based practice   Possesses practical negotiation and conflict resolution skills   Experienced in supervision of junior physiotherapy staff and/or Allied Health Assistants   Experience in the management and education of undergraduate physiotherapy students   Demonstrated leadership within a multidisciplinary team and promotion of interprofessional practice   Demonstrates and models a strong commitment to ongoing professional development   Next Steps  . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply'  button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Rachel Ellis Physiotherapy Clinical leader or James Walker Physiotherapy Clinical Leader on   Applications close 2 December 2025 Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.