Physiotherapist- Caulfield Community Health Service

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

• Permanent position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO) 
• Physiotherapist Grade 1, Year 1-7 (VA3-AF13)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital - Caulfield Community Health Service
• Great staff benefits!

The Department 

The Caulfield Community Health Service (CCHS) provides a range of clinical and health promotion services for people of all ages who live, work or study within the local community. These multi-disciplinary services are provided in the centre, community, home or via Telehealth.  CCHS operates from the Caulfield Hospital site.

The Role

The job will involve comprehensive assessments and time limited interventions. The majority of the clients will be over 65 and referred via My Aged Care under the Commonwealth Home Support Program.

The Grade 1 Physiotherapist position will sit within the Adult Health team and you will:

• Manage a diverse caseload including musculoskeletal, neurological, pain and chronic conditions
• Develop and implement person centred care plans
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to client support
• Liaise with relevant agencies to coordinate, facilitate and communicate client treatment and outcomes
• Participate in regular supervision with the discipline senior to ensure quality professional practice

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and adherence to continuing professional development requirements
• At least 1-2 years post qualifying clinical experience as a Physiotherapist
• Current Victorian Drivers’ Licence (unrestricted)
• Capacity to work autonomously and yet facilitate a collaborative culture
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Credentialed with SWEP/Geat2go for equipment / modification prescription.

Staff Benefits 

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Opportunities for professional development

To apply for the Grade 1 Physiotherapy position, you must provide the following:

• Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria
• Curriculum Vitae

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Kieran McGregor, Adult Health Team Leader, or Ed Kayayan, Population Health Team Leader on (03) 9076 6666 (only available after January 6th 2026)

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Sunday 11th January 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au