Physiotherapist, Mental Health

Reference Number: 53634:  Physiotherapist, Mental Health 
Employment Type: On Going 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 fast becoming the place to be.

Physiotherapist to join the KAW Older Adults Mental Health Unit Bundoora.

About Northern Health:

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 Mernda Community hospitals.and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

The KAW Older Adults Mental Health Unit (KAWAMHU) is a 15 Bed Acute Inpatient Unit which provides comprehensive treatment and support to people who are in an acute phase of mental illness, and are unable to be provided treatment at home.

We offer holistic and evidence-based care, utilising both the safewards and recovery models of care. 

We work collaboratively with our patients, families and or significant others to achieve quality care outcomes

The Grade 2 Physiotherapist has responsibility for the provision of high level, evidence-based physiotherapy. The role will require flexibility, good organisational skills and the ability to work independently.

• Provision of high level, evidence-based physiotherapy care to consumers at KAW Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit located at Bundoora Campu

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience and demonstrated expertise with managing patients in mental health setting


• A background which includes significant clinical experience and skills in working with older adults to those over 65 years of age who may also have multiple comorbidities and may include history of falls/high falls risk)


• Demonstrated capability in service innovation and development.


• Demonstrates leadership skills and initiative in developing and promoting clinical care


• Well-developed interpersonal skills

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Colin Barker, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 9495 3191

Applications close Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11.59pm.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• 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


• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.