At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert physiotherapy support in ICU and manage complex patient care.
- Company: Austin Health, a leading provider of health services in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, wellness initiatives, onsite childcare, and career development.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to cultural safety and health equity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Current registration as a Physiotherapist and significant clinical experience in ICU.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Fixed term, until February 2027
Part time, 22.8 hours per week (0.6EFT)
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Physiotherapy department
The Physiotherapy Department comprises approximately 112 EFT staff at the Austin Hospital, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre. Clinical physiotherapy services are provided seven days per week, 12 hours per day to acute and aged care inpatient areas as well as outpatient and community services. There is a seven-day primary care service for musculoskeletal injuries in the Emergency Department.
About the role
As a Grade 2 ICU Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for the safe and effective management of a clinical caseload across the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and ICU Outreach Service, providing expert physiotherapy support to patients with complex and acute presentations. The position involves developing and applying advanced clinical expertise in critical care, acute deterioration, early rehabilitation, respiratory management, and complex patient care. The role also provides supervision, guidance, and support to Grade 1 physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants, and undergraduate physiotherapy students, while working collaboratively with Grade 3 and Grade 4 physiotherapy staff within the ADV stream. The role requires flexibility within the Acute and Deteriorating VRSS (ADV) stream, including regular weekend work, to support a seven-day physiotherapy service for ICU patients.
A regular day will see you:
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and intervention to patients in ICU and acute ward settings
- Prioritise and manage clinical workloads in fast-paced critical care environments
- Provide timely, accurate documentation and comprehensive clinical handover
- Communicate effectively with medical, nursing, allied health staff, patients, families, and carers
- Act as a clinical resource within the multidisciplinary team
About you
To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:
- Current registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA
- Significant clinical experience in the physiotherapy management of ICU and/or acutely deteriorating patients
- Experience with complex patient populations including respiratory, neuromuscular, neurological, high-risk surgical and medically complex patients
- Ability to manage acutely unwell patients and respond to clinical deterioration
- Capacity to supervise and support Grade 1 physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants, and students
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Tessa O'Dea, Physiotherapist.
Application closing date: Thursday 27 August 2026
Physiotherapist G2 in Melbourne employer: Austin Health
Austin Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional development in the vibrant city of Melbourne. With a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative work culture, employees benefit from comprehensive training programs and opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
