Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.
At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace — one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.
We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.
Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.
Join Epworth Richmond’s renowned acute physiotherapy team and make a real difference every day!
0.8 EFT (4 days/week)
25% management | 75% clinical
Short Stay Orthopaedic / General Surgical clinical caseload
We’re seeking a passionate and driven Deputy Acute Physiotherapy Manager to support and help lead our high-performing acute physiotherapy service — the largest across Epworth, operating 7 days per week. This is a rare leadership opportunity offering genuine scope, influence, and professional growth within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Why You’ll Love This Role
• Step into a meaningful leadership role with real impact
• Work within a thriving, collaborative acute service
• Balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on clinical work
• Be part of a forward-thinking, innovative allied health team
• Opportunity to grow the role to full-time for the right candidate
About the Role
In this diverse and rewarding role, you will support both the leadership and day-to-day operations of a team of approximately 22 EFT From contributing to operational management and rostering to driving key portfolios, you will play an integral role in shaping service delivery in partnership with the Allied Health Manager.
You will also maintain a clinical caseload within our short-stay Orthopaedic and General Surgical ward, offering a unique blend of leadership and hands-on clinical practice in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Make Your Mark
This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist ready to step confidently into leadership You’ll inspire a high-performing team, contribute to strategic initiatives, and continue delivering outstanding patient-centred care.
Reporting to the Acute Allied Health Manager, you’ll be a key member of the acute leadership team, representing physiotherapy and driving service excellence. You’ll also collaborate closely with Deputy Physiotherapy Managers across Epworth sites — building strong connections and contributing to innovation and consistency across the network.
You’ll make a real impact by:
• Leading and inspiring a high-performing team to deliver an outstanding patient experience
• Providing expert, individualised physiotherapy care within an acute setting
• Coaching and mentoring junior staff and students to support their growth and development
• Driving patient flow and service efficiency while maintaining exceptional care standards
• Building strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams and external partners
What We’re Looking For:
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with patients, families & colleagues
• A commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based practice
• A passion for innovation and enhancing the patient experience
• The ability to motivate and develop a team while delivering high-quality clinical care
About Epworth Richmond
Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience, and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities, and technologies.
Epworth is committed to excellence in patient care and supporting our people through education, career development, and access to cutting-edge facilities.
Early applications are encouraged – apply today and take the next step in your physiotherapy career
Why Join Epworth?
At Epworth, it’s a community.
It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.
If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.
Ready to Make a Difference?
To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au or call (03) 9426 0606. Advertising to continue until the role is filled.
Apply now....we have over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
