Physiotherapist Grade 1

Full-Time, Permanent – Grade 1 Physiotherapist

80 hours per fortnight, including an ADO
Parkville Campus 
$70,590 - $85,872 base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.

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.

An exciting opportunity exists for a new graduate or early-career physiotherapist to join the Peter Mac Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, and Podiatry Department.

This role offers the chance to work in a world-class oncology setting, rotating through medical oncology, surgical oncology, and haematology wards while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and professional growth. The opportunity also exists to complete a rotation(s) at Royal Melbourne Hospital.
 
Key Benefits:
•    Allied Health New Graduate Education & Support Program
•    Excellent clinical supervision
•    Access to internal professional development (PD)
•    Participation in the Royal Melbourne Hospital Grade 1 Learning Program
•    Exposure to expert senior clinicians across several specialist services
 
Key Responsibilities:
•    Deliver high-quality acute physiotherapy services to Peter Mac patients.
•    Provide patient-centred care within the specialist area of oncology.
•    Assist in discharge planning, goal setting, and developing ongoing care plans.
•    Implement and evaluate treatment plans, maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
•    Support departmental professional development, research, and quality initiatives to ensure evidence-based best practices.
•    Contribute to the outpatient lymphoedema screening service.
 
The Successful Candidate Will Possess:
•    Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent) with current AHPRA registration.
•    Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
•    Passion for evidence-based, patient-focused physiotherapy care.
•    Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
•    Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
•    Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
•    Discounted health insurance and eye care

•    A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
•    Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
•    Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces

•    Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
•    Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, ADO’s & purchased leave
•    Flexible, hybrid working practices

 
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
 
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.  Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
 
Application Process:
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resumé outlining their key skills and experience relevant to the role.
 
For further details and to apply, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page.
 

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Ben de Zoete – Manager for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, and Podiatry
Email: ***********@petermac.org
Phone: (03) 8559 5***

Applications close: 11:59PM, Friday 21 August 2026

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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.