Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Inpatient Medical/Respiratory

 Work in an environment that offers:

• Support for career progression and development


• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service


• Enjoy genuine work life balance, working every Monday and alternate Tuesdays

The Position 

Job Reference: 3514

Position Title: Grade 2 Physiotherapist- Acute Inpatient Wards
Classification: VB1- VB4
Salary per hour (exc. super):  $45.67 - $52.49
Hours per fortnight: 24 
Employment Status:  Fixed Term Part Time (February 2026 - 07/02/2027)

Closing date: 18/02/2026

The Grade 2 Physiotherapist is responsible for the provision of Physiotherapy Services within a designated clinical caseload, appropriate to their level of experience and competency. Grade 2 level Physiotherapist are required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also contributing constructively to the multidisciplinary team.

The purpose of this Grade 2 position is to:

• Provide best practice client centred clinical care to clients within the designated caseload as negotiated with the Manager Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology or their delegate. 


• function as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary allied health team at Bendigo Health


• To contribute to the supervision of grade 1 physiotherapists, allied health assistants and Physiotherapy students independently or in conjunction with the other senior physiotherapists.


• Contribute to the development of the physiotherapy service, as well as the general physiotherapy and exercise physiology department as appropriate.


• Where required allied health clinicians may be rostered to work on weekends and public holidays.

This is a job share role working every Monday and alternate Tuesdays. 

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs


• Career development and education opportunities


• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight


• Flexible Working Arrangements


• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Donna Borkowski, Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology Manager on 03 5454 9029 or Julia Culvenor Physiotherapist on 0477 133 138 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE 

Allied Health Credentialing and Scope of Practice: HERE 

Careers Video Reference:  Bendigo Health Careers

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