Deputy Physiotherapy Manager

Job Description

Join Epworth Richmond’s 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

We’re 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 You’ll 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. You’ll inspire a high-performing team, contribute to strategic initiatives, and continue delivering outstanding patient-centred care.
Reporting to the Acute Allied Health Manager, you’ll be a key member of the acute leadership team, representing physiotherapy and driving service excellence. You’ll also collaborate closely with Deputy Physiotherapy Managers across Epworth sites — building strong connections and contributing to innovation and consistency across the network.

You’ll 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 We’re 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, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 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 I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606. Advertising to continue until the role is filled.

Apply now....we have over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re 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.