At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide physiotherapy services to enhance the wellbeing of older clients.
- Company: Join Uniting AgeWell, a values-driven organisation dedicated to supporting older Australians.
- Benefits: Above award pay, salary packaging, career growth, and 24/7 employee support.
- Other info: Flexible location options across Victoria and Tasmania with a focus on community care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
About Us: At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Allied Health:
- Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
- Above award hourly rates
- Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
- Annual Leave loading
- Career pathways, education and training opportunities
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
- Not for profit, values-based organisation
About the role: We are looking to add a passionate physiotherapist to join our team in Rosny Park on a casual basis. With a strong focus on enhancing customer wellbeing, as the qualified Physiotherapist you will be responsible for providing focused home based and centre based services for older clientele (65+) accessing services through programs funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), their Home Care Package (HCP), and privately. Our Allied Health team is a large and supportive team with regular team meetings, clinical supervision and you will have support from our Practice Leads and admin team. This is a great opportunity to work independently but also as part of our multidisciplinary team.
About you: You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices. This is the place for you if you:
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector with clients receiving services through the Commonwealth Home Support Program
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele
- The ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload independently
- Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
- Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
- Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care:
- A current Working With Children Check card / Vulnerable People card
- Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
- Australian working rights
- Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
Physiotherapist employer: Uniting AgeWell Careers
Uniting AgeWell is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the lives of older Australians through a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development while fostering a sense of community among our 5,000 staff members. Located in Victoria and Tasmania, our focus on the BEST philosophy—Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust—ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents and clients.
