Physiotherapist - New Graduate Grade 1

Job Description:

Full Time, Fixed Term – 24-month New Graduate Program

• 3 positions available, commencing 11 January 2027

• Build your career through diverse clinical rotations across multiple specialties

• Supportive and experienced Physiotherapy team committed to your development

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging and a monthly Accrued Day Off

About the Role

Are you graduating in Physiotherapy and ready to begin your career in a supportive, diverse and rewarding hospital environment? St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is seeking enthusiastic New Graduate Physiotherapists to join our Physiotherapy Department in January 2027. We have three full-time, fixed-term Grade 1 positions available as part of our 24-month rotating new graduate program. This is an exciting opportunity to build your clinical skills and confidence while gaining broad experience across a leading tertiary health service. You will join a friendly and supportive Physiotherapy Department with a strong focus on clinical learning, professional development and evidence-based practice.

Throughout the program, you will generally rotate every four months across a variety of clinical areas, which may include:

• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

• Neurosciences

• Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

• Emergency

• Mental Health

• Rehabilitation

Rotations are undertaken across our Fitzroy, Kew and Hawthorn campuses, providing exposure to a diverse range of patients, clinical environments and multidisciplinary teams. As a Grade 1 Physiotherapist, you will provide high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy assessment and management while working closely with experienced Physiotherapists and the broader multidisciplinary team. The role includes rostered weekend and public holiday work, and applicants must be willing to work across St Vincent’s campuses as required. Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) prior to commencement.

Classification: Physiotherapist Grade 1 VA3–VA7 ($70,590.00 - $85,872.80 per annum).

What You Will Do

As a New Graduate Physiotherapist, you will:

• Provide evidence-based physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management for patients within your allocated clinical area

• Develop your clinical reasoning and physiotherapy skills across a broad range of rotations

• Work collaboratively with Physiotherapists, medical, nursing and other Allied Health professionals to deliver coordinated patient care

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team

• Participate actively in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical handovers and care planning

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Represent physiotherapy and patient needs at relevant team, family and departmental meetings

• Participate in professional development, education and learning opportunities within the department

• Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives

• Work across St Vincent’s campuses and participate in rostered weekend and public holiday services as required

Your Contribution

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated new graduate Physiotherapists who are ready to learn, develop and contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment.

You will bring:

• A recognised qualification in Physiotherapy, completed or due for completion prior to commencement

• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist, or eligibility to obtain registration prior to commencing the position

• Clinical placement experience within healthcare settings

• A commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based and person-centred care

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively within a multidisciplinary team

• Good organisational and time-management skills

• A willingness to learn, seek feedback and continually develop your clinical practice

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Flexibility to work across different clinical areas and St Vincent’s campuses

What We Offer

Starting your career at St Vincent’s means joining a department committed to supporting your development as a clinician.

You’ll enjoy:

• A 24-month rotating program providing broad clinical experience across multiple areas of Physiotherapy

• Support and guidance from experienced Physiotherapists and clinical leaders

• Regular learning and professional development opportunities

• Exposure to a diverse range of patients and clinical specialties

• A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary environment

• A healthy work-life balance, including a monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

• Access to Fitness Passport, providing access to an extensive network of fitness facilities

• Employee wellbeing initiatives and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• Employee discounts and promotions through the St Vincent’s Foundation

• A strong culture of learning, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement

About the Physiotherapy Department

The St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Physiotherapy Department provides high-quality clinical services across a broad range of acute, subacute and outpatient settings. Working as part of multidisciplinary teams, our Physiotherapists provide assessment, treatment and therapeutic interventions designed to optimise patient outcomes, independence and function. The department is committed to excellence in evidence-based clinical care, education, research and professional development, providing an ideal environment for new graduate Physiotherapists to build their skills and establish a strong foundation for their careers.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter as part of your application. We strongly encourage applicants to include details of their clinical placements and placement results within their application. Shortlisting for these positions will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early should suitable applicants be identified.

For further information about the position, please contact:

Kat Tarrant
Interim Workforce Lead
Kathryn.tarrant@svha.org.au

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.

St Vincent’s Health Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. Successful applicants may therefore be required to meet mandatory immunisation requirements, including annual influenza vaccination.

Closing Date:

7 October 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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