Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Acute Stroke Weekend Service

Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Acute Stroke Weekend Service

• Casual weekend opportunity within the Acute Stroke service at Box Hill Hospital 

• Work within a dynamic and innovative weekend multidisciplinary team


• Excellent opportunity for clinical supervision with Senior Neurological Physiotherapists

About Eastern Health

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.

About the role

We are seeking physiotherapists that are passionate about the management and holistic care of acute stroke patients. This casual Grade 2 opportunity aligns with Eastern Health’s recently launched 7-day model of care for Stroke patients at Box Hill Hospital with funding to support a Stroke Acute Rehabilitation Team (StART). This innovative service aims to optimise patient outcomes by providing early assessment and intervention for stroke patients, including providing early rehabilitation for those awaiting transfer to a subacute rehabilitation site. Working in partnership with the award-winning acute stroke multidisciplinary team, StART seeks to enhance patient flow and support high-acuity care by commencing timely, evidence-based rehabilitation interventions.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy and current registration with the Australian Physiotherapy Board.

• Clinical experience in acute stroke care including sound knowledge of stroke clinical practice guidelines relevant to acute stroke care.

• The ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a diverse weekend multidisciplinary team.

• High level interpersonal skills and capability of demonstrating leadership in the context of working within a multidisciplinary team.

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.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 


• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 


• Study and professional development leave 


• Friendly and supportive teams


• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 


• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 


• Employee Assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones 


• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 


• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 


• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 


• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 


• Cafes at all our hospitals 

Next Steps

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.

Good to know

• 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: Giulia Mascitti

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: Wednesday 5 August 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Hiring Manager on the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) for support.

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action

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