Physiotherapist

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, we support older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence. We are a values-based organization committed to providing high-quality community and residential services. For more information, please visit www.unitingagewell.org.  

Why Choose Uniting AgeWell - Allied Health (North Metro Region)?

• Established Allied Health environment: Be based at our Northcote Allied Health site, working within a well‑established metro service supporting older adults across Melbourne’s north
•  Strong team culture: Join a close‑knit, collaborative Allied Health team that enjoys working together. You will have autonomy over your caseload, backed by approachable leaders, shared problem‑solving, and day‑to‑day support from colleagues who value teamwork
• Growth and influence: Be part of a service in an active growth phase, with opportunities to contribute to how Allied Health services are delivered across the inner‑north metro region.
•  Professional development: Access regular internal professional development opportunities, supervision, and shared learning, plus up to $500 per financial year as a financial contribution toward external professional development aligned to your clinical interests. Access regular internal professional development opportunities, supervision, and shared learning, plus up to $500 per financial year as a financial contribution toward external professional development aligned to your clinical interests

Other great benefits include:

• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually

• Generous per‑kilometre reimbursement for work‑related travel

• Annual leave loading

• Opportunities to progress into senior clinical or leadership roles

•  Employee Assistance Program available 24/7.

•  Enhanced parental leave options 

About the role:

You will deliver centre‑based and home‑based physiotherapy services in the North Melbourne metro region for clients aged 65+ accessing services through a number of different funding streams, including Support at Home (SAH) and CHSP. The role focuses on strengths‑based, goal‑directed interventions that support independence. Travel requirements may vary based on service demand and client need across the region.

This is an ongoing permanent position. Full‑time or flexible FTE options are available, including family‑friendly hours and varied working

days.

You will receive regular one‑to‑one supervision from the Practice Lead and be supported by a team of physiotherapists, the Allied Health scheduling team, the Operations Manager, and local on‑site staff.

About you:

You are a passionate and motivated physiotherapist with excellent clinical skills, committed to continuous learning and delivering best practice. You want to make a difference in the lives of older adults by enhancing their self-esteem, empowering them to make choices, and achieving exceptional outcomes. You are interested in a full-time opportunity or working 4 days per week.

This is the place for you if you:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy  
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Experience in Community Aged Care with HCP/SAH clients
• Knowledge of practice with clients aged 65+
• Ability to manage an individual caseload independently
• Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance 
• Have a valid driver's license and access to a car
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card / Vulnerable People card.  
• Current and ongoing flu  vaccinations.  
• Australian working rights.  
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance.  

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

A position description can be found here:  Physiotherapist PD.pdf

For more information, please contact the Recruitment Team at ***********@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!