Classification: Health Professional Level 3
Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 plus superannuation
Position No: 28674 - 02RAO
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 July 2026
Contact Officer: Emily Heckendorf on [email protected]
What can we offer you:
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
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Flexible working conditions
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Free onsite parking.
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Access to Employee Assistance Program.
About the Role:
Are you a motivated and patient-focused Physiotherapist looking to develop your expertise in acute respiratory and critical care? We are seeking a dynamic HP3 Physiotherapist to join our AAHS Physiotherapy team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services across a complex acute healthcare environment.
As an HP3 Physiotherapist, you will provide acute respiratory management, early mobilisation, and rehabilitation for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, and other advanced organ support therapies. Working closely within a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in optimising patient outcomes and supporting recovery in critical care and acute hospital settings.
Under the guidance of senior clinicians, you will contribute to the delivery of evidence-based physiotherapy services while participating in quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and service development projects.
To be successful in this role, you will bring sound clinical knowledge and skills in acute physiotherapy practice, with an interest in acute respiratory, critical care and rehabilitation services. You will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and show a commitment to continuous learning, professional development and evidence-based practice. You will also be enthusiastic about contributing to service improvement initiatives, education and research to support high-quality patient care and positive health outcomes.
Join a supportive and collaborative clinical environment where you will have the opportunity to develop advanced skills in acute respiratory and critical care physiotherapy. We offer access to ongoing professional development and learning opportunities, while enabling you to contribute to innovative, patient-centred healthcare services. As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will play a meaningful role in improving health outcomes and delivering excellence in patient care.
Please Note: This is a temporary position available for 11.5 months, with possibility of extension and or permanency. Appointment to the position may be made based on written application only.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
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Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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