Deputy Physiotherapy Manager

Join Epworth Richmonds renowned acute physiotherapy team and make a real difference every day!

0.8 EFT (4 days/week)
25% management 75% clinical
Short Stay Orthopaedic / General Surgical clinical caseload

Were seeking a passionate and driven Deputy Acute Physiotherapy Manager to support and help lead our high-performing acute physiotherapy service the largest across Epworth operating 7 days per week. This is a rare leadership opportunity offering genuine scope influence and professional growth within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Why Youll Love This Role
    Step into a meaningful leadership role with real impact
    Work within a thriving collaborative acute service
    Balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on clinical work
    Be part of a forward-thinking innovative allied health team
    Opportunity to grow the role to full-time for the right candidate

About the Role
In this diverse and rewarding role you will support both the leadership and day-to-day operations of a team of approximately 22 EFT. From contributing to operational management and rostering to driving key portfolios you will play an integral role in shaping service delivery in partnership with the Allied Health Manager.
 
You will also maintain a clinical caseload within our short-stay Orthopaedic and General Surgical ward offering a unique blend of leadership and hands-on clinical practice in a fast-paced high-acuity environment.

Make Your Mark
This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist ready to step confidently into leadership. Youll inspire a high-performing team contribute to strategic initiatives and continue delivering outstanding patient-centred care.
Reporting to the Acute Allied Health Manager youll be a key member of the acute leadership team representing physiotherapy and driving service excellence. Youll also collaborate closely with Deputy Physiotherapy Managers across Epworth sites building strong connections and contributing to innovation and consistency across the network.

Youll make a real impact by:
    Leading and inspiring a high-performing team to deliver an outstanding patient experience
    Providing expert individualised physiotherapy care within an acute setting
    Coaching and mentoring junior staff and students to support their growth and development
    Driving patient flow and service efficiency while maintaining exceptional care standards
    Building strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams and external partners

What Were Looking For:
    Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with patients families & colleagues
    A commitment to continuous improvement and evidence-based practice
    A passion for innovation and enhancing the patient experience
   The ability to motivate and develop a team while delivering high-quality clinical care

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Richmond
Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills broaden your experience and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education better facilities and technologies.

Epworth is committed to excellence in patient care and supporting our people through education career development and access to cutting-edge facilities.

Early applications are encouraged apply today and take the next step in your physiotherapy career

Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent as recognised by the Australian Physiotherapy Council
• Current physiotherapy registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Additional Information :

Why Join Epworth

At Epworth its a community.

Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient addition to this you will have access to:

• Epworths enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually plus $2650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples people with disability mature-age and young job seekers members of the LGBTIQA community and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference

To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role refer to the attached position description or contact  or call (03). Advertising to continue until the role is filled.

Apply have over 8000 perspectives at Epworth and were ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time