Senior Physiotherapist

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Extensive clinical experience in the specialist area of chronic pain.

Demonstrated leadership skills, including sound decision-making and the ability to manage complex issues such as organisational change, staff capability, conflict resolution, and collaboration.

Demonstrated ability to inspire, influence, and motivate staff, and to contribute to a positive and compassionate organisational culture.

Significant knowledge of and experience in quality improvement and research processes, with a strong commitment to best-practice clinical standards.

Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and implement service delivery initiatives to promote quality patient care and optimum organisational outcomes.

Demonstrated capacity to conduct supervision and performance management and to lead the professional development of others.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice) . Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts” .

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.

We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.

As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.

Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.

Advertising may end before the closing date.

We do not accept recruitment agency applications.

Please click here to view the Position Description .

Contact Person: Vicky Richardson

Contact Number: 0409 352 074

Contact Email: Victoria.Richardson@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026

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