Permanent full-time position on Darug Country in Penrith
Provide in-home support to clients across Western Sydney
Up to $92.9k (depending on skills and experience) + Super + Salary Packaging
Work in a supportive and client focused team
Our Organisation
At The Benevolent Society, we believe every person deserves to live life on their own terms, with dignity, respect and a sense of belonging. For over two centuries, this belief has shaped who we are and how we work.
We’re working towards a just society where everyone feels valued, safe and included. As a not-for-profit, independent and non-religious organisation, we proudly embrace diversity and are deeply committed to reconciliation. We welcome people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us in creating positive change.
About the role
As our community-based Physiotherapist, you’ll play a critical role in enhancing the health, mobility and wellbeing of older people across Western Sydney, supporting them to maintain independence and live safely and confidently at home.
You’ll create meaningful experiences for older people through warm, engaging and person-centred care. Working within a strong clinical governance framework, you’ll take a proactive and thorough approach to assessment, intervention and ongoing client support. You’ll identify risks early, develop tailored treatment plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care that promotes safety, dignity and quality of life.
Duties
Provide in-home physiotherapy assessments and treatments tailored to each client's goals, ensuring timely documentation and care aligned with wellness and enablement principles.
Identify risks and changing client needs early, ensuring timely interventions and appropriate safeguarding responses.
Develop holistic, evidence-based care plans for clients with complex needs, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and advocate for client autonomy and quality of life.
Adhere to the Aged Care Act 2024 and Quality Standards, contribute to continuous service evaluation, and uphold high clinical governance standards to maintain top-tier service outcomes.
Travel to suburbs across the service area including: Penrith, Blacktown, The Hills District, Parramatta, Liverpool and Campbelltown.
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
Motor Vehicle Packaging Options - to suit your lifestyle.
Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
Our Reconciliation Commitment - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
Skills and Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration is essential.
12+ months experience providing physiotherapy services
Valid First Aid & CPR certificate
Current drivers licence with a willingness to travel.
Strong understanding of person-centred care and contemporary aged care clinical practices.
Ability to build genuine rapport with clients and deliver compassionate, engaging and high-quality client service.
Excellent time management skills, professional accountability and commitment to service quality and continuous improvement.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Interested? Apply online today via the link! Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.
Have a question? Contact Saiesha Moodley on 0479 195 093 for a confidential, friendly chat today.
This role aligns to the capability requirements of an Individual Contributor. Please see the Capability Framework attached below to discover essential skills, values and behaviours required at this level.
The artwork above is by Jasmine Sarin, a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman from NSW, who grew up on the South Coast in Jerrinja and Yuin country (Nowra) and Dharawal country (Wollongong).
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.
