Physiotherapist - Grade 2 Maternity and Pelvic Health
- Victoria
- Contract
- Part-time
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT)
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 fastNorthern Health are seeking applications from a motivated and suitably experienced Grade 2 physiotherapist to join the Maternity and Pelvic Health physiotherapy team in a Fixed-Term, Part Time parental leave cover position until 20 March 2026.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 Grade 2 Physiotherapist will provide leadership and ensure high level, evidence-based physiotherapy care to maternity and pelvic health patients. The role includes the organisation, implementation, development and supervision of physiotherapy care and the promotion of best practice. Areas of clinical work include Obstetrics and Gynaecology inpatients and outpatients at Northern Hospital Epping and may include work in other areas of the pelvic health service. Education and supervision of physiotherapy students and junior staff is also a requirement of this role.This role is responsible for
- Safe and effective management of a clinical caseload including Obstetrics and Gynaecology inpatients and outpatients
- Delivery of clinical education to physiotherapy students
- Supervision of junior staff and allied health assistants
- Commitment to health promotion and health independence
- Driving quality improvement as part of the larger multidisciplinary team and clinical communities.
- Active participation in operational requirements, planning and staff performance/development.
- A background which includes clinical experience resulting in high level of skill in Women's & Pelvic Health physiotherapy
- Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills
- 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
- Demonstrates and models a strong commitment to ongoing professional development
- Demonstrated competency in computer skills particularly in Word Processing and Internet use, and the ability to learn dedicated software
- Possesses knowledge and understanding of the cultural diversity of the community
- 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