Senior Clinical Physiotherapist
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Part Time Fixed Term.
You new role would involve:
Lead and deliver high-quality physiotherapy care predominantly in the Pelvic Dysfunction Service.
Administer safe, specialised pelvic floor physiotherapy treatment for acute and chronic conditions such as incontinence, prolapse, sexual dysfunction, vulval conditions and chronic pelvic pain; related to cancer and cancer treatments.
Manage a complex cancer-related caseload using evidence-based treatments (approximately 70% clinical)
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (including the pain team) to build connections and provide holistic, patient-centred care.
Contribute to strategic planning and ongoing service development.
Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.
Participate in research and apply evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.
About you:
A minimum of 7 years' clinical experience relevant to pelvic health physiotherapy.
Postgraduate qualification in pelvic health (essential).
Demonstrated leadership in clinical care, service innovation, and research.
Strong ability to work independently in a specialised clinical area.
A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and high standards of care.
Why join Peter Mac?
Work-life balance: Part-time (0.3 EFT) across 3 days per fortnight.
Salary: $31K – $35K p.a. + post-grad allowance + superannuation.
Environment: State-of-the-art facilities and a supportive, expert team.
Development: Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and research engagement.
Days: Every Friday (not negotiable) + Alternate Wednesdays (preferred but maybe negotiable)
Fixed term untill June 2027
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Ben de Zoete, Manager of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology and Podiatry.
Email: ben.dezoete@petermac.org
Phone: (03) 8559 5225
Applications Close: 11:59PM Friday 13 June 2025
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Position Summary
- Provide clinical care to patients with cancer, and their families using evidence based treatments (approx. 60 - 70% clinical)
- Provide clinical leadership across the team
- Build clinical relationships with assigned tumour streams
- Provide clinical supervision for junior staff and coordination of the management of the undergraduate and postgraduate student programs
- Contribute to service development and strategic planning
- Lead/ Engage in quality or research projects
- Lead/ Engage in departmental professional development activities
- Raise our team profile internally and external to the organisation
- Assist in strategic planning and daily operations of the department
- Act as a role model for others, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and leadership
Enterprise Agreement
Classification or Salary Range
Grade 3 Year 1 - Year 4
Immunisation Risk Category
Key Relationships
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Education
Skills
| Essential Requirements | Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy (Bachelor, Masters or equivalent) Current AHPRA physiotherapy registration A minimum of 7 years clinical experience relevant to the position Ability to provide clinical supervision and staff support Ability to initiate research and / or projects Excellent communication skills, computer literacy, interpersonal and leadership skills Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education and professional development, particularly in oncology Demonstrated physiotherapy assessment and practical experience in a wide variety of acute conditions, preferably within cancer populations An enthusiasm for working in multi-disciplinary teams Reliable, flexible and conscientious approach to patient management and workplace issues Advanced level of interpersonal and conflict management skills Demonstrated organisational, time management, planning and priority setting skills Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team |
| Desirable Requirements | Ability to consult and adapt treatments to the special needs of oncology patients Interest or experience in an acute cancer care Clinical experience in the delivery of physiotherapy services in acute cancer care, lymphoedema management and other health care settings A wide range of acute clinical skills and experience (in particular, acute cancer care, palliative care and rehabilitation) Expertise and interest in quality, research methodology and program evaluation Post graduate qualifications in physiotherapy, lymphoedema or related field Lymphoedema management qualifications or experience (Level 1 +/- Level 2) Valid Victorian driver’s license |
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Key Performance Indicators |
| Service planning, provision and review | Communicates in a timely and effective manner to Gr 4 Clinical Lead Provides clinical leadership and supervision to physiotherapy and physiotherapy team, including assistants, students and casual staff Provides expertise and leadership in cross-departmental projects/committees |
| Patient Care | Demonstrates experience and skill in clinical interventions Provides assessment and evidence based treatment Completes patient records and statistics on the same day of appointment Demonstrates high level communication skills and ability to work effectively with members of the MDT Acts as a clinical resource within the organisation Prioritises clinical caseload using appropriate strategies |
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
| Key Accountabilities | Key Performance Indicators |
| Education & Research | Active participation in undergraduate / postgraduate student program. Supervises junior staff. Gives educational presentations as appropriate Undertakes training to maintain up to date knowledge of latest clinical practice Completes and/or leads 1-2 quality or research improvement projects per annum. Involvement in Departmental research activity as appropriate. Participation and leadership role in professional body special interest group activity Maintenance of up to date KPI data collection & reporting |
| Occupational Health & Safety,Privacy and Infection Control | Complies with Infection Control policies and procedures 100% of the time. Completes incident reports 100% of the time and responds appropriately to OH&S incidents. Completes mandatory training for OH&S Follows established procedures |
| Human Resource Management |
Complies with Peter Mac policies to maintain a safe work place. Participates in and/or conducts annual performance development and review on 100% of staff supervised. Participates in the recruitment of junior staff and follows established procedures |
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.