Allied Health Coordinator & Programs Lead — Travel

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT); Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking an Allied Health Coordinator to lead clinical practice across physiotherapy, exercise physiology and allied health services. You will mentor staff, support complex cases and lead service improvements to enhance resident outcomes.

The role spans residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care, with travel across NSW & ACT and locations at Merrylands and Epping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physiotherapy is required.
• Current AHPRA registration is required.
• Experience leading or supporting physiotherapy services, ideally in aged care, rehabilitation or community settings.
• Experience delivering therapy across residential and/or community environments.
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, supervise and develop others.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
• Genuine commitment to dignity, independence, wellness and quality of life for older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support across physiotherapy, exercise physiology and Allied Health Assistant services.
• Support clinicians with complex cases, clinical decision-making and workforce challenges.
• Mentor and develop allied health professionals, building capability, confidence and quality practice.
• Support effective supervision, delegation and performance development.
• Lead service improvement initiatives that enhance client outcomes and service quality.
• Help design and implement new allied health programs across residential aged care, retirement living and community settings.
• Explore innovative approaches including group programs, telehealth and AHA-supported models of care.
• Build strong relationships with care teams, residents, families and external providers.
• Contribute to falls prevention, independence, wellness and community education initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety, learning, collaboration and respect.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physiotherapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking an Allied Health Coordinator to lead clinical practice across physiotherapy, exercise physiology and allied health services. You will mentor staff, support complex cases and lead service improvements to enhance resident outcomes.

The role spans residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care, with travel across NSW & ACT and locations at Merrylands and Epping.