YMCA South Australia is looking for a skilled, passionate Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Allied Health team, delivering high quality, patient-centred care. A full-time opportunity is available for a Physiotherapist, based primarily at Marion Leisure & Fitness Centre (MLFC), commencing as soon as October 2026.
New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply, receiving structured in-house mentoring from senior clinicians as you build your caseload and clinical confidence. The successful applicant will join a true multidisciplinary team, working alongside our Exercise Physiologists with a full gym on site, supporting genuinely integrated, evidence-based client care. The role will involve ongoing training and access to continuing professional development, along with a varied caseload across musculoskeletal, sports and general physiotherapy presentations.
THE ROLE
The role of the YMCA Physiotherapist is to design and deliver tailored physiotherapy programs for clients, based on thorough assessment and evidence-based practice, towards reaching functional outcomes.
We are searching for a Physiotherapist with excellent communication skills, a passion for working with people of all ages towards achieving their health goals, and enthusiasm for working within a vibrant, multidisciplinary team. Some experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and pelvic/women's health physiotherapy is highly desirable, though new graduates with the right attitude are strongly encouraged to apply, with structured mentoring provided by a senior clinician.
The ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team to optimise client and community health outcomes is essential. You will work closely with our onsite Exercise Physiologists and have access to a full gym, giving you the tools to deliver truly integrated care from initial assessment through to return to function.
Presenting clients are predominantly musculoskeletal conditions (including sports injuries, orthopaedic and occupational health conditions), but may vary to include some neurological, cardiovascular, women's health and paediatric conditions.
Duties may include:
individual assessments and treatment planning based on sound clinical reasoning
follow up rehabilitation consultations to maximise functional outcomes (including 'hands on' therapy modalities where appropriate)
exercise prescription and progression, including home exercise, gym, and return to sport/work programs
patient education, including self-management strategies and workload management
injury prevention (screening) and performance enhancement program delivery
health education and promotion workshops
collaborating closely with onsite Exercise Physiologists as part of a genuine multidisciplinary care team
A full-time position is available, providing high quality physiotherapy services within a fully equipped gym environment. Structured in-house mentoring from a senior clinician, along with ongoing professional development support, is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for new graduates as well as experienced clinicians.
ABOUT THE Y
YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 175 years. Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life - not only physical fitness and capabilities but also sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity, psychological health, resilience, social connectedness, lifelong learning and contribution back into the community. We are a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services and we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Successful candidates will have, or be willing to obtain:
Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Physiotherapy
Registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
National police check (NPC) (must be within 6 months of issue date)
Working with children check or equivalent
CPR and First Aid Accreditation
Highly desirable skills and experience:
Experience in conducting client assessments and providing evidence-based treatment for a variety of conditions such as musculoskeletal and sporting injuries, orthopaedic, occupational health, pelvic/women's health and neurological conditions (new graduates without this experience are still encouraged to apply)
Experience in communicating effectively with clients and within a multidisciplinary team
Experience in clinical case noting and report writing
Experience with electronic client management system, such as Cliniko
Highly desirable attributes:
Excellent communication, rapport-building and liaison skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Takes initiative and accepts responsibility
Demonstrates empathy and cultural awareness
To view the full position description for this role, please visit our website at https://www.sa.ymca.org.au/get-involved/careers/find-a-job.
THE BENEFITS
The opportunity to join a purpose driven not-for-profit organisation
Structured in-house mentoring from a senior clinician, plus a continuing professional development package
A true multidisciplinary team environment, working alongside Exercise Physiologists with a full gym on site
PBI salary packaging
Free access to YMCA South Australia's recreation facilities
A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development
A supportive team of passionate and professional individuals
LIKE TO KNOW MORE?
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kym Siddons, via email at [email protected] to arrange a phone call.
HOW TO APPLY
Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter to Kym Siddons (Head of Health Services) at [email protected].
You must address the key selection criteria in your application.
Applications close Monday 14th of September 2026.
Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.
This includes:
National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
DHS Working With Children Check
International Criminal History Record Check (if worked overseas in the last 5 years)
