Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)
At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 4,300 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provides a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion.
Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Allied Health Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parkingAbove award hourly ratesSalary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annuallyAnnual Leave loadingCareer pathways, education and training opportunitiesComprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staffEnhanced Parental Leave optionsLocation options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)Not for profit, values-based organisationAbout the role: Supportive workplace in a large Allied Health team in Community based Aged CareEducation and Professional Development Opportunities providedAn exciting opportunity exists for a Physiotherapist at our South-East Wellness Hub in Berwick, where we are committed to providing high-quality care. With a strong focus on enhancing customer wellbeing, as the qualified Physiotherapist you will be responsible for providing focused centre based services and some home based services for older clientele (65+) accessing services through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) or Home Care Package (HCP).
Our Allied Health team is a large and supportive team with regular team meetings, clinical supervision and you will have support from our Practice Leads and admin team. This is a great opportunity to work independently but also as part of our multidisciplinary team.
About you: The ideal candidate will be customer focused, reliable, adaptable, motivated, committed to customer centred care, and have the capacity to work autonomously and in a team environment. You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our customers.
This is the place for you if you:
Recognised tertiary qualification in PhysiotherapyCurrent registration with AHPRAExperience working in the Community Aged Care or community sectors (desirable)Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clienteleThe ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload independentlyHave full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearanceThrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactionsAre committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)Essentials for working in Aged Care: A current Working With Children Check cardCurrent and ongoing flu vaccinationsAbility to pass a national police clearanceMake a positive difference in your community – apply now! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
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