Casual opportunity
Work across our Fitzroy, Kew and Hawthorn campuses
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and enthusiastic Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join the St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Physiotherapy Department on a casual basis. In this role, you will provide high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management to patients across our Fitzroy, Kew and Hawthorn campuses, as directed by the Workforce Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your clinical experience across a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings while working within a supportive, collaborative and progressive team committed to excellence in patient care, clinical practice, research and professional development. Applicants must hold, or be eligible for, current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Classification: Grade 1 Physiotherapist (VA3–VA7) $35 - $43 per hour plus a casual loading rate of 25%.
Deliver high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management across a diverse range of clinical areas.
Provide evidence-based, person-centred care to optimise patient outcomes and maximise function.
Represent physiotherapy at relevant team, family, multidisciplinary and departmental meetings.
Maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary team members through comprehensive documentation, handovers and collaboration.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of Physiotherapy services.
Participate in professional development activities and contribute to a positive team culture.
Current registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA.
Demonstrated clinical experience and knowledge of physiotherapy practice within a healthcare setting.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to evidence-based practice, professional development and high-quality patient care.
A strong focus on staff wellbeing through regular wellbeing initiatives and programs.
Confidential, solutions-focused Employee Assistance Program.
Access to Fitness Passport – your pass to an extensive network of fitness facilities.
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
Work across our Fitzroy, Kew and Hawthorn campuses with access to excellent public transport, cafés and parking.
Discounts and promotions available through the St Vincent's Foundation.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
A collaborative culture of continuous improvement.
The Physiotherapy Department provides high-quality clinical services across acute, sub-acute and outpatient settings. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, we deliver assessment, treatment and a range of therapeutic services to optimise patient care and maximise function. The department is committed to excellence in evidence-based clinical care, education, research and continuous improvement, providing clinicians with opportunities to develop their skills across a broad range of specialties.
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. We provide a diverse range of adult clinical services and are guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be identified. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is central to our mission, and our workforce reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. SVHA has a duty of care under Work Health and Safety legislation to eliminate and control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. Successful applicants may therefore be required to provide evidence of mandatory immunisations, including annual influenza vaccination.
Kathryn (Kat) Tarrant
Interim Workforce Lead
Kathryn.Tarrant@svha.org.au
20 August 2026 11:59pm
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https /www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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.
