Description:
4th Year Physiotherapy Students 2023 - Bursary opportunity
Permanent Part time
About the role
The position will include rotations in Acute Inpatients, Rehabilitation, and Outpatients. The Physiotherapy Department provides regular mentoring to new graduates, an Allied Health Early Careers Program, plus generous financial support for ongoing professional development. The successful applicant can also access four weeks free accommodation onsite (subject to availability).
We are offering a bursary agreement to a Physiotherapy student who is in their final year of studies. The bursary agreement provides financial support amounting to a total of $3,500, to reimburse for costs associated with study (e.g. course fees, laptop, textbooks, etc). The approved bursary position will be eligible for a 1 year contract full time contract position at Grampians Health - Horsham Campus, as a Grade 1 Physiotherapist commencing in January 2024. Following completion of the one year contract, there is potential for transition to a permanent role.
Skills and Experience
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Eligible for full membership in the Australian Physiotherapy Association
Desirable:
- Current membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Employment history in the position of Physiotherapist
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Horsham Region
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.
With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.
If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you.
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Ben Wiessner or Hayley Crute, Physiotherapy Managers on (03) 5381 9241 or (03) 5381 9333 for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.