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Name Senior Physiotherapist Ref # 63529 Date Monday, July 27, 2026 Full / Part Time Part TimeDescription & Requirements
About the opportunity
At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human.
We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we. We’re investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you’ll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before.
Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.
You might think you already know a lot about Bupa. You’ll know we provide health insurance and aged care services across Australia and you’ve probably also seen our dental and optical clinics in your local shopping centres. But what you might not realise is that Bupa supports health services to 85,000 Defence Force members and their families across more than 50 locations in Australia.
Cerberus Health Centre is located adjacent to Crib Point on the Mornington Peninsula, south of the Melbourne City Centre and delivers a range of health services to Defence personnel. It’s a busy, vibrant, and unique clinical environment offering a variety of clinical challenges as well as leadership and continuous improvement opportunities
About the role
Our Senior Physiotherapist is a key member of the management team within the region. Balancing both clinical and administrative responsibilities you will:
- provides evidence based practice physiotherapy assessments, treatments and rehabilitative services to Defence Personnel
- undertake supervisory and management functions for the physiotherapy department to ensure the provision of high quality physiotherapy services
This is an incredible role for clinician with a focus on mentorship, clinical leadership and continuous improvement to join our Health Centre and make a real contribution to the provision of health services to our defence force members.
About you
Please note: You must be an Australian citizen and be able to attain and maintain a baseline security clearance from the Defence security and vetting service.
- We’re looking for someone who:
- has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- works well with both people and details – this role involves interactions with both clinical and non-clinical team members as well as working with lots of legislative frameworks, nuanced processes and compliance activity - so you’ll need to be great at both
- has strong management skills including leadership and conflict resolution
- Has a genuine commitment to mentor, lead and grow internal talent and champion a meaningful career pathway for our clinicians
You will also require:
- Current unconditional and unrestricted registration with AHPRA
- A minimum of 5 years Full-Time post graduate musculoskeletal experience in an accredited physiotherapy environment (or part-time equivalent)
- A minimum of 2 years Full-Time post graduate musculoskeletal experience within the last 5 years in an accredited physiotherapy environment (or part-time equivalent)
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification.
Be at the heart of it with Bupa:
The Cerberus Health Centre team are passionate and professional, and really care about the work we do. We’re operating in a unique clinical environment with extremely high standards, compliance, and contractual obligations. We’re known for being driven and responsive to the needs of the ADF members, with ADF members at the centre of everything we do.
This is your opportunity to make a real impact on our services to help shape the health outcomes of people serving in the Australian Defence Forces.
We also offer:
- Tangible employee benefits and discounts on Bupa products and other health and wellbeing initiatives
- A supportive team where your contribution is truly valued – our people love working at Bupa!
- Opportunity to build your career with a Global leader in healthcare
We will be shortlisting and interviewing over the next two weeks so please apply as soon as possible! For more information email Adrian.delacy@bupa.com.au
We also offer:
- Tangible employee benefits and discounts on Bupa products and other health and wellbeing initiatives
- A supportive team where your contribution is truly valued – our people love working at Bupa!
- Opportunity to build your career with a Global leader in healthcare
We will be shortlisting and interviewing over the next two weeks so please apply as soon as possible!
Here at Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.
To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: www.Bupa.com.au/careers
Location Cerberus Health Centre Recruiter Adrian Delacy