Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace — one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Join Our Team at Epworth Freemasons!

We’re thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for experienced Grade 3 Physiotherapists with a passion for pelvic health to join our acute physiotherapy service on the maternity ward at Epworth Freemasons. We are seeking part‑time and/or casual staff, with available shifts on Thursdays from 08:00–12:30 and Fridays from 08:00–12:30.

In this senior clinical role, you’ll bring your expertise in acute inpatient pelvic health physiotherapy to support women throughout their maternity journey. You’ll play a key role as  a valued clinical leader within a high‑performing multidisciplinary team - contributing  to exceptional  patient care  while  also driving  service development, quality improvement, and research initiatives.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Enjoying a flexible, part‑time schedule across Thursdays and/or Fridays, with casual opportunities also available
• Delivering individually tailored, best‑practice physiotherapy care to maternity and pelvic health patients
• Playing an integral role in embedding physiotherapy within the inpatient maternity care team
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinicians to develop and grow services based on best practice
• Using your senior clinical expertise to influence practice and improve services
• Leading and supporting physiotherapists, allied health assistants, and students through effective, results‑driven leadership
• Working within a supportive, highly engaged allied health team

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience as a physiotherapist
• Strong pelvic health expertise, including experience within an acute maternity inpatient setting
• Confidence working autonomously while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Well‑developed leadership skills with experience supervising and mentoring staff and students
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
• Relevant post‑graduate qualifications (desirable) or a commitment to completing further study
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong time‑management and organisational abilities
• A genuine passion for patient‑centred care and achieving high‑quality clinical outcomes

If you’re ready to take the next step in your senior clinical career within a high‑performing allied health department and an organisation renowned for excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Freemasons
Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

• 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)

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
• 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.

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.