At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire the Physiotherapy team while providing high-quality patient care.
- Company: Dhelkaya Health, a community-focused health service in regional Victoria.
- Benefits: Flexible work environment, salary packaging, free gym access, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse workforce that values inclusivity and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while enjoying a vibrant community and rich culture.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 64.48 - 71.18 $ per hour.
The Physiotherapy Professional Lead is a senior leadership role within Dhelkaya Health, based in the Ambulatory Care Program. This position provides professional leadership, governance, and strategic direction for the Physiotherapy workforce, while also contributing to clinical service delivery and program leadership across the organisation.
Working closely with the Chief Allied Health Officer, Program Managers, and key stakeholders, the Physiotherapy Professional Lead will ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based Physiotherapy services. The role serves as the primary professional advisor and advocate for Physiotherapy within Dhelkaya Health, supporting the profession's growth, capability, and contribution to exceptional patient care.
A key focus of the position is fostering a skilled, engaged, and well-supported workforce through clinical supervision, professional development, workforce planning, recruitment, and the promotion of professional standards. The successful candidate will champion clinical governance, proactively manage clinical risk, and strengthen a cohesive professional identity among Physiotherapists across the organisation.
In addition to professional leadership responsibilities, the Physiotherapy Professional Lead will maintain an active clinical caseload and provide leadership oversight of designated community, outpatient, and/or inpatient programs. These responsibilities will be undertaken in collaboration with Program Managers and may vary depending on service needs and individual circumstances. This position is primarily based at Dhelkaya Health's Castlemaine campus, with the flexibility to work across other organisational sites as required.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy
- Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist
Culture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world.
Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy. From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together.
At Dhelkaya Health, you’ll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You’ll also benefit from:
- Stress‑free parking: at no‑cost close to your place of work.
- Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
- Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region.
- Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work‑life balance and a health and well‑being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
- Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health.
The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre‑employment checks, including a National Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (as applicable), and comply with Dhelkaya Health's Vaccination Policy.
Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together - we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Alex Culvenor - Ambulatory Care Manager on 03 5471 3***. Applications close 9th August 2026.
Physiotherapy Professional Lead in Castlemaine employer: Dhelkaya Health
Dhelkaya Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, offering Enrolled Nurses the opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-centred care in a vibrant community setting. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible work arrangements, and a range of health and wellbeing benefits, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while enjoying the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of regional Victoria. Join us at Dhelkaya Health, where we are committed to fostering health and wellbeing together.
