Job no: 944520
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
The Royal Adelaide Hospital
Salary AHP-3 $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. + super + salary packaging
Full-time temporary up to 29/1/27
We Need You in Allied Health
Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.
Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.
Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN
About the Role
As a Senior Physiotherapist, you'll play a key role in delivering expert physiotherapy care within our Acute Medicine multidisciplinary team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. You'll manage a complex clinical caseload, build strong relationships across the service, mentor staff and students, and help shape high-quality, evidence-based patient care through your specialist expertise and clinical leadership.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver advanced physiotherapy care for patients with complex needs
- Manage a specialist Acute Medicine clinical caseload
- Provide expert advice to colleagues and multidisciplinary teams
- Guide and support junior staff and physiotherapy students
- Share specialist knowledge through education and mentoring
- Contribute to service improvement and best practice initiatives
- Build strong partnerships with medical, nursing and allied health teams
- Liaise with referrers and community follow up providers to support seamless patient care
- Advise leaders on clinical matters within your area of expertise
- Maintain high standards of clinical practice and professional care
About You
You're an experienced Physiotherapist who thrives in a collaborative hospital environment and enjoys making a real difference to patient outcomes. You bring specialist clinical expertise, sound judgement and a commitment to mentoring others while delivering high quality, patient centred care.
- Degree in Physiotherapy with AHPRA registration
- Senior acute clinical experience and sound judgement
- Build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams
- Mentor staff, support students and drive best practice
- Deliver evidence based care with clear communication
Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
In line with the new Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025 you’ll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.
Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
Professional development allowance - with structured development support
Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Application Information
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
Curious about this role?
Connect with
Lucy Cashen, Allied Health Workforce Development Coordinator
Phone: 7074 2736
E-mail: [email protected]
Apply Now
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 19 July 2926
Job Ref: 944520
Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position
Advertised: 03 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
