• Part time (32 hours per week), ongoing role
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available 
• $70,590 - $90,184 per annum (pro rata)  + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health.  Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About our team:

Our department provides Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology services to patients of the Women’s and encompasses the clinical streams of Women’s Health and Neonatal care.

About the role:

This role is a clinical role for a Grade 1 Physiotherapist with an interest in Women’s Health. We are hiring two Grade 1 Physiotherapists (one fixed term, one ongoing). Please specify in your application if you wish to be considered for both roles.

The successful applicant will provide safe physiotherapy treatment to women’s health patients, including for acute and chronic conditions, particularly focused around gynaecological and oncological surgery, and pregnancy and early post-partum recovery. The role ensures evidenced-based practice, and a philosophy of individualised support underpins all elements of clinical care. In addition, the role consults with nursing, medical, other allied health staff, patients and their carers.

A regular day could see you:

• Administer safe physiotherapy treatment for patients with acute or chronic conditions
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of women and their families
• Critically review and keep up to date with professional literature relevant to physiotherapy
• Display sensitivity and knowledge of ethical and multicultural issues and provide culturally-aware practice
• Participate in or lead physiotherapy component of the rollout of currently established research 

About you:

You will be someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is committed to providing excellence in patient care.

To be successful within this role you will have:

• A degree in Physiotherapy as recognised by AHPRA, and current registration with AHPRA
• Additional professional development or experience working in Women’s Health highly regarded
• Demonstrated understanding of the specific needs of this patient population

Our benefits:

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning.  We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day.  We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
• Onsite childcare centre and breastfeeding rooms
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata) and 17.5% leave loading

Inclusion and belonging:

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.  We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For more information, please view the Position Description for this role.

If you have any enquiries, please contact Sarah Duncan on 03 8345 3172 or sarah.duncan@thewomens.org.au

Application closing date: 26 February 2026