Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until July 2028
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,240.23 - $2,312.82
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ673945
Applications Close: Sunday 19th July 2026 at 11:59pm
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people by joining our dedicated Aged Care team. Bring your advanced physiotherapy expertise to a collaborative environment where you'll deliver exceptional patient care, mentor others and help shape the future of our service.
About the Opportunity
Join our Aged Care team and play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-informed physiotherapy services that improve the health, wellbeing and independence of older people across the Central Coast. Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you'll use your advanced clinical expertise to support patients, mentor colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of innovative, person-centred services.
In this role you will:
- Provide advanced physiotherapy assessment, treatment and care planning for patients with complex clinical needs across aged care services.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families and community providers to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring to Level 1/2 Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and students, supporting capability development across the team.
- Lead and contribute to quality improvement initiatives, service planning and evaluation to enhance clinical outcomes and service delivery.
- Apply evidence-informed practice, advanced clinical reasoning and independent decision-making while managing a varied and complex caseload.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
You are an experienced and motivated physiotherapist with a passion for delivering high-quality care to older people. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy mentoring others and are committed to evidence-informed practice, continuous improvement and achieving the best outcomes for patients.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with demonstrated advanced clinical experience in aged care and/or a relevant area of physiotherapy practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership, supervision, education and support to physiotherapists, allied health assistants and students.
- Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a complex workload, prioritise competing demands and work both independently and collaboratively.
- A commitment to evidence-informed practice, ongoing professional development and leading quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care and service delivery.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Amanda Sukkar
Phone: 02 4320 3314
Email: [email protected]
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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