Senior physiotherapist

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time - 4 hours per week OR 1 day every 2 weeks OR 2 days every month.

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3

Remuneration: $54.77- $56.54 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ562931

Position Title: Senior Physiotherapist (Level 3) - PPT (4 HPW with Biweekly and Monthly Options) - Sydney Metropolitan Area.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 11:59pm.

Note: This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

We are looking for a qualified health care professional with:

• A bachelor or post graduate degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and eligibility for membership to the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-graduate experience working as a Physiotherapist.
• A current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel within NSW for work as required.

The Role

The Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (Justice Health NSW) Senior Physiotherapist is responsible for providing advanced, evidenced-based Physiotherapy services to patients within NSW Correctional Centres. The position will act as the clinical lead for the Justice Health NSW Physiotherapy service and will support the Manger Allied Health, Palliative and Aged Care in physiotherapy service planning and operations.

The Senior Physiotherapist will use high level clinical skills and knowledge to assess and treat patients and will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient health outcomes in a high secure setting. The position will also provide clinical leadership and supervision to Physiotherapy staff and students and participate in relevant policy and decision-making groups.

Our Locations

The successful candidate will operate primarily in correctional complexes across the Sydney Metropolitan Area in NSW:

• Long Bay Correctional Complex: 14km south of Sydney's central business district.
• Silverwater Correctional Complex: 21km west of Sydney's central business district.
• Francis Greenway Correctional Complex: 5km south of Windsor, Sydney.

Salary & Benefits

Your salary of $54.77- $56.54 per hour (+ super and leave loading) is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:

• Any additional allowance that may apply
• Access to salary packaging benefits
• A fitness passport (if you’re eligible)
• Free onsite parking to minimise your commute time
• Fantastic training & education opportunities available

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

Ready to Apply?

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

• Describe a time when you had to adapt to a new responsibility or treatment protocol. How did you manage it?
• How do you set and monitor your clinical standards? Can you provide an example of improvement?

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Mitchell Bourke on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 11:59pm.