Job Description
Physiotherapist - Grade 2
Req ID:  8315
Posting Start Date:  09/10/2026
Advertisement End Date:  16/10/2026
Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus) & The RMH Royal Park

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Job Description: 

Grade 2 Physiotherapist 
Cardiorespiratory rotating position

  • Full time opportunity | Fixed term roles available (6 to 9 months)
  • Develop Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy skills across Medical, Surgical, ICU and Trauma
  • Supportive team with supervision, specialist leaders and career growth opportunities

 

About the role

 

Join the RMH Physiotherapy team in a rotational Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy position, gaining experience across Intensive Care, Trauma, Cardiothoracics, General Surgery, General Medicine and Specialty Medicine.

 

You will provide physiotherapy care to a diverse range of acute patients as part of a seven-day service, including weekend work. You will also contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives, support student and junior physiotherapist education, and access leadership and professional development opportunities.

 

Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, with guidance from experienced Grade 3 and 4 physiotherapists and opportunities to develop your clinical skills across Physiotherapy and Allied Health

 

Key Accountabilities

 

  • Bring your excellent clinical skills to provide high quality patient assessment to competently and independently assess, treat and manage cardiorespiratory patients in the acute health setting
  • Contribute to the operational needs of the department across a 7-day service model
  • Work across a variety of wards and caseloads, being flexible to meet the clinical and workforce needs of the Physiotherapy department
  • Be involved in the supervision and education of student and junior Physiotherapists
  • Develop your leadership skills in organisational committees and portfolios 
  • Contribute to our innovative research and quality improvement program

 

About You

 

  • Excellent Physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills and the ability to manage a variety of complex cardiorespiratory patients 
  • Well-developed communication, time management and organisational skills
  • Experience working in a hospital healthcare setting
  • Experience with supervision of staff and students
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

 

Benefits of Working at RMH

 

  • Meaningful Work
    Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
  • Career Growth
    Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
  • Supportive Culture & Belonging
    Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
  • Innovation
    Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
  • World-Class Excellence
    Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
  • Enjoy great employee benefits
    Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
  • Work in the Parkville Precinct
    Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

 

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Interested?

 

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience and resume.

 

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

 
Name and Contact:  Jane Larkin 0437 517 805

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.