Grade 4 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Team Leader

About the role

An experienced Grade 4 Physiotherapist is sought to lead the Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy stream at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. The role provides clinical, strategic and operational leadership across the service, working closely with the Physiotherapy Manager and supported by experienced Grade 3 senior clinicians. It is a fixed-term position until 30 July 2027, part time at 71.6 hours per fortnight.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical, strategic and operational leadership for the Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy stream.
• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy services.
• Develop the strategic direction of the team with the Physiotherapy Manager.
• Oversee clinical supervision, education and professional development for staff and students.
• Lead service improvement and change management initiatives.
• Represent Physiotherapy and Allied Health at internal and external meetings, committees and forums.
• Coordinate research, program evaluation and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain an individual clinical caseload and provide expert consultation within the stream.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of relevant clinical physiotherapy experience.
• Postgraduate qualification, or PhD candidature nearing completion.
• Recognised by peers as a clinical expert in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, stakeholder engagement and networking skills.
• Extensive experience supervising, educating and developing physiotherapists, students and support staff.

Required skills

• Knowledge of physiotherapy clinical service provision in an acute healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, research and service improvement.

What we offer

• Wellbeing initiatives, confidential counselling and access to Fitness Passport.
• Salary packaging options and employee discounts through the St Vincent's Foundation.
• A supportive, learning-focused culture and a Fitzroy location near the CBD.

Applicants submit a resume and cover letter; shortlisting starts immediately and the closing date is 22 November 2026. Mandatory vaccinations may be required.