Paediatric Physiotherapist, Grade 2

Work in an environment that offers: 

• Support for career progression and development
• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting

The Position 

Job Reference: 2507

Position Title: Grade 2 Physiotherapist, Paediatric Rehabilitation
Classification: VB1 - VB4

Salary per hour (exc. super): $45.67 - $52.49
Hours per fortnight: 64
Employment Status: Fixed term Part Time (August 2025 - August 2026)

Other Requirements: 2025 Flu Vaccination

Closing date: 29/06/2025

The Grade Two Physiotherapist is responsible for the provision of physiotherapist Services within a designated clinical caseload, appropriate to their level of experience and competency. Grade Two level physiotherapists are required to display autonomy of practice, whilst also contributing constructively to the interdisciplinary team.

The purpose of this position is to:

•    Provide best practice client centred clinical care to clients within the designated caseload in VPRS services of Bendigo Health
•    The Bendigo VPRS team are operationally managed by OPRS and there is an expectation that the successful applicant will work well alongside other OPRS clinics. VPRS is a state-wide paediatric service, so the successful applicant will work within OPRS AND align their practice to a state-wide model of care (VPRS).

VICTORIAN PAEDIATRIC REHABILITATION SERVICE (VPRS):

VPRS is a state wide service, offered as an outpatient service which caters for complex rehabilitation needs of children and adolescents recovering from major injury, illness and elective procedures.

The VPRS utilises a child and adolescent-specific, interdisciplinary care model according to best practice; with a focus on the transition from hospital to community and home-based services.

You will work closely with the skilled VPRS team which includes the following disciplines: Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Exercise Physiology, AHA & the VPRS Regional Coordinator.

Working in the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service offers unique opportunities for:

• Botox upskilling
• Casting upskilling & competency sign off
• Working alongside experienced Paediatric Medical & Allied Health Staff
• Skill building with state-wide colleagues at RCH, Monash and other regional sites
• Attendance at VPRS education days (state-wide) in person or virtually

We are willing to work with applicants who are interested in research and/or completing Post Graduate studies, please reach out if you would like to discuss study leave/professional development leave entitlements.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Jessica Zimmer, Stream Leader on 03 5454 6457  for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE 

Allied Health Credentiling and Scope of Practice Protocol: HERE

Careers Video Reference: Welcome to Bendigo Health

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