• Part time (0.6 FTE), ongoing role 
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
• $90,236 - $103,724salary/range (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave  

About the 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

As a Physiotherapist in Women’s Health you will provide safe, specialised physiotherapy treatment to our inpatient and outpatient populations.  You'll also model clinical leadership, mentor junior staff and participate and engage in research. We have a philosophy of individualised support which underpins the elements of our clinical care. 

A regular day will see you:

• Administer safe pelvic floor physiotherapy treatment for patients with chronic pelvic pain as well as conditions such as incontinence, prolapse, sexual dysfunction, vulval conditions or musculoskeletal pain
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of women and their families
• Display sensitivity and knowledge of ethical and multicultural issues and provide culturally-aware practice
• Work within the team to lead and coach others, including role-modelling team behaviours, engaging, and influencing senior stakeholders and acting as a key support to the Physiotherapy Manager

About you

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

You’ll bring with you:

• A degree in Physiotherapy as recognised by AHPRA, and current registration with AHPRA
• A postgraduate qualification in Physiotherapy, specifically a Specialist Certificate in Physiotherapy Women’s Health or equivalent would be highly regarded
• Experience working in women’s health is highly desirable
• Demonstrated performance excellence (with positive feedback) in women’s health setting, that shows an understanding of the specific needs of this patient population
• Extensive experience in clinical management of patients with continence issues, pelvic floor dysfunction and pregnancy-related musculoskeletal disorders

Our benefits

On offer is 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 trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
• Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave options  

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.

Apply now!

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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check.  Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most 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

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Duncan on (03) 8345 3172 or sarah.duncan@thewomens.org.au.

Application closing date: 18 July 2025