MSK / Sports Physiotherapist with an interest in Running injuries

Join Acland Street Physiotherapy + Melbourne Running Clinic
St Kilda | Paid Contractor Role | Flexible Hours
Acland Street Physiotherapy and Melbourne Running Clinic are looking for an experienced physiotherapist to join our growing team as a paid contractor.
We are particularly interested in someone with strengths or a developing interest in MSK, sports, running injuries and ideally women’s health, including the opportunity to build a distinctive clinical niche within an established local practice.
There is existing clinical work available, so you do not need to arrive with your own caseload.At the same time, we are looking for someone who wants more than simply filling appointment slots — someone interested in building a strong professional reputation across Acland Street Physiotherapy and Melbourne Running Clinic.
The opportunity
Through Acland Street Physiotherapy, you will work with a broad private MSK caseload in the heart of St Kilda. Through Melbourne Running Clinic, there is also the opportunity to develop expertise in running injury, rehabilitation and performance.
The role may suit a physiotherapist interested in:Women’s health and women’s musculoskeletal presentationsPelvic health, pregnancy and postnatal rehabilitation, if within your scope and trainingRunning injuries and gait assessmentSports and musculoskeletal physiotherapyStrength and conditioningTendon rehabilitationReturn-to-running and return-to-sport rehabilitationReformer PilatesPersistent painDeveloping a recognised clinical niche
You will have the opportunity to treat an existing patient base while progressively developing the areas of practice that interest you most. For the right clinician, there is a particular opportunity to help us grow a stronger women’s health offering alongside our established MSK, sports and running services.
Our clinic
Our St Kilda clinic spans two suites and includes:Two rehabilitation gymsDedicated reformer Pilates room overlooking Luna ParkSpecialised 24 km/h treadmillRunning assessment technologyModern strength, rehabilitation and movement-analysis equipmentAI-assisted documentation through CliniScribe
You will also have access to:An established and highly rated local clinicReferral pathways through both Acland Street Physiotherapy and Melbourne Running ClinicThe opportunity to build a women’s health niche within the broader clinicLocal sporting connections, including Old Melburnians Soccer ClubSupport developing your clinical niche and patient baseFlexible working arrangementsStrong clinical autonomyPotential future leadership or partnership opportunities
Our focus is on clinical quality, patient experience, communication and long-term outcomes — not volume-based KPIs.
Mentoring and professional development
Acland Street Physiotherapy is led by Barry Nguyen, a physiotherapist with more than 20 years of MSK and sports experience, private practice owner, former software engineer and founder of healthcare AI company CliniScribe.
Depending on your interests, mentoring can include:Clinical reasoning and complex MSK presentationsRunning injury assessment and rehabilitationBuilding and positioning a women’s health or female athlete serviceDeveloping a strong private practice caseloadBuilding and positioning a clinical nichePatient experience and professional reputationStrength and rehabilitation programmingHealthcare technology and AI-enabled practicePrivate practice and business development
The contractor role
This is a paid contractor position with flexibility around days and hours.
The arrangement provides:Existing clinical workCompetitive contractor remunerationFlexible working hoursClinical autonomyAdministrative and clinic supportAccess to rehabilitation facilities and technologyOpportunity to grow your own following and areas of interestSupport developing your professional profilePotential to expand your role as the clinic grows
Remuneration and structure will be discussed based on experience, availability and the nature of the role.
About you
You will ideally:Hold general AHPRA registration as a physiotherapistBe confident managing an MSK caseloadHave Australian private practice experienceDemonstrate strong clinical reasoning and communicationHave an interest in women’s health, running, sport or active rehabilitationBe professional, reliable and patient-centredHave the right to work in Australia
Experience in women’s health, pelvic health, pregnancy/postnatal rehabilitation, running injuries, sports physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, Pilates or return-to-sport rehabilitation would be highly regarded. Formal women’s or pelvic health training would be particularly attractive, but is not essential if this is an area you are committed to developing.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who genuinely cares about becoming an excellent clinician and providing an outstanding patient experience.
Long-term potential
For the right practitioner, the role could develop into:A strong and loyal private patient caseloadA recognised women’s health, running or sports physiotherapy nicheLeadership within Melbourne Running ClinicSporting and community partnershipsEducation and professional development opportunitiesPotential future partnership opportunities
We are not simply looking for the next available physiotherapist.
We are looking for someone who wants to build something meaningful, become known for excellent care and grow alongside the clinic.
How to apply
Email your CV and a brief introduction to:aclandstreetphysiotherapy@gmail.com
Subject: Physiotherapist Application – [Your Name]
Please tell us briefly:Your current clinical experienceThe areas of physiotherapy you are most interested inAny particular niche you would like to developYour preferred days and hoursWhat you are looking for in your next role