Senior Physiotherapist (Level maternity leave backfill, for pulmonary and heart failure rehabilitation. The position is initially available until the end of November, with the possibility of a one year extension.
Why join NSLHD:
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Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport and more.
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A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 29 November 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,329.85 - $2,405.34 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ676267
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
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Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
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Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
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Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Based at Macquarie Hospital and working across Northern Sydney LHD community health centres.
What you'll be doing
Working within the experienced physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary team at CDCRS (Chronic Disease Community Rehabilitation Service). Co-ordinating and conducting group exercise programs for outpatients with chronic respiratory conditions and/or chronic heart failure. Undertaking individual patient assessments, developing evidence-based personalised rehabilitation plans, monitoring patients before, during and after exercise.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
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Full registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. Evidence of extensive clinical experience with a minimum at a Level 2 Physiotherapist.
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Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.
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Demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge in the provision of current physiotherapy practice. A strong commitment to an evidence-based service to provide for consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, case management, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
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Unrestricted NSW Drivers licence.
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about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Pauline Kemp on
[email protected] or 0475 827045.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have
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Applications Close: 16 July 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 27 July 2026
