- Permanent Full Time
- Classifications: Physiotherapist Grade 3 | $101597.60 - $116074.40
- Based at Thomas Embling Hospital | May be required to work at other sites from time to time
Please Note: Applications will be assessed as received and position may close earlier than indicated.
A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.
About the Role:
Join a specialist forensic mental health service as a Physio and Exercise Therapies Coordinator, combining clinical practice with leadership. You will deliver and coordinate physiotherapy and movement-based programs that support recovery, improve physical health, and enhance functional outcomes. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will embed physical health into holistic, person-centred care while contributing to service development and quality improvement.
Key Duties:
- Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessment and intervention.
- Design and run individual and group exercise programs.
- Integrate physiotherapy into multidisciplinary care planning.
- Lead program coordination and service improvement initiatives.
- Supervise and support staff and students.
- Promote physical health, consumer engagement, and safe practice.
About You:
You are an experienced physiotherapist with strong clinical and leadership capability, able to work collaboratively in complex environments. You bring excellent communication skills, a passion for recovery-oriented care, and experience delivering and leading physiotherapy programs.
Qualifications, knowledge and experience:
- Physiotherapy qualification with AHPRA registration
- Experience in complex clinical settings (mental health desirable)
- Strong assessment, program design, and clinical decision-making skills
- Understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice
- Ability to contribute to quality improvement and multidisciplinary care.
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Benefits
- Salary packaging up to $9,010 + $2,650 meal allowance per year
- Mental health & wellbeing programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
- Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms, pools & fitness centres
- Comprehensive orientation
Eligibility
- COVID19 & Influenza Vaccination Evidence
- This position is subject to a Police Check
Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPECT, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, HUMAN RIGHTS; and promotes behaviours that are consistent with these values at all times. Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free environment.
