Virtual Maternity Physiotherapy Program Lead

• Full time, fixed term until 30th June 2027 role
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
• $ 104,135.20 - 118,981.20 (Physiotherapist Grade 3) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
  
  

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About The Team

The Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology Department is part of the Allied Health and Clinical Support Services Directorate at the Royal Women's Hospital. Our team delivers specialist services across maternity, pelvic health, gynaecology, oncology and neonatal care and is recognised for its commitment to evidence-based practice, research, innovation and workforce development. We are leading a number of initiatives aimed at transforming women's health care and improving outcomes for women across Victoria.

About The Role

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Women's Health Physiotherapist to lead the development and evaluation of an innovative, Department of Health-funded program that will help shape the future of maternity physiotherapy services. Working at the Royal Women's Hospital, you will drive implementation of a new virtual model of care designed to improve access, recovery and outcomes for women after childbirth. Ideal for a clinician seeking to expand their leadership, project management and service design experience, this role offers the opportunity to influence care at both an organisational and broader health system level.

A Regular Day Will See You

• Leading implementation of the Virtual Maternity Physiotherapy Program, including project planning, stakeholder engagement, governance and reporting.
• Designing, evaluating and refining an innovative virtual model of care that aims to improve outcomes for women following birth.
• Monitoring program outcomes, analysing data and translating findings into recommendations for future service delivery and statewide scalability.
• Collaborating with consumers, clinicians and health service partners to support implementation, sustainability and continuous improvement of the program.
  
  

About You

You are an experienced and motivated Women's Health Physiotherapist who enjoys combining clinical excellence with innovation and service development. You are excited by opportunities to lead change, influence healthcare delivery and contribute to work that has impact beyond a single organisation. You thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about improving outcomes for women and families.

You’ll Bring With You

• Physiotherapy registration with AHPRA and postgraduate qualifications in Women's Health Physiotherapy (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in pelvic health physiotherapy, including continence, pelvic floor dysfunction and pregnancy or postnatal-related conditions.
• Experience leading projects, service improvement initiatives, evaluation activities or implementation of new models of care.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in education, supervision, research, audit or quality improvement activities.
• The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and contribute positively within multidisciplinary teams.
  
  

Our Benefits

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
• Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave options
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
  
  

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s 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. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

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 a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check. Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most 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.

For more information, please view the Position Description for this role.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Alison Carey, Acting Allied Health Manager – Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology on (03) 8345 3160 or alison.carey@thewomens.org.au.

Application closing date: 19 October 2026