Community Physiotherapist

Lifespan Physiotherapy Services; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Work from home option

Laptop provided

Work phone provided

Fuel reimbursement

Job summary

Lifespan Physiotherapy Services in Newcastle, NSW is seeking a Community Physiotherapist to deliver high‑quality rehab and physiotherapy to clients in community and home settings.

The role welcomes both experienced therapists and new graduates, with supervision and mentoring provided to help you grow in community practice while maintaining meaningful patient relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in community-based physiotherapy is desirable.
• Ability to work with clients in home environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality rehabilitation and physiotherapy services in community and home settings.
• Build and maintain strong therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Collaborate with the team to support client outcomes and wellbeing.

Skills

Community physiotherapy

Home visits

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Lifespan Physiotherapy Services – Newcastle NSW

Feeling burnt out or craving more flexibility in your Physiotherapy role?

At Lifespan Therapy Services, we’ve built a workplace designed for sustainability, support and genuine work–life balance. If you’re looking for meaningful community work, realistic KPI's and a team that actually supports you, you’ll feel at home here.

About the role

Lifespan Physiotherapy Services is seeking a dedicated Community Physiotherapist to join our team in Newcastle, NSW. This is a full‑time position that offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals within our local community. As a Community Physiotherapist, you will deliver high‑quality rehabilitation and physiotherapy services to patients across various settings, including community and clients' homes. This role is central to our mission of improving accessibility to physiotherapy care and supporting individuals on their path to recovery and improved quality of life.

We welcome applications from both experienced physiotherapists and new graduates. For new graduates, we provide regular supervision, mentoring and support to help you build your clinical skills and confidence as you transition into community practice.

Why Join Lifespan Therapy Services?

Lifespan Therapy Services is a mobile, community and home‑based Physiotherapy service providing Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Services across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Central Coast. Our team is committed to delivering client‑focused, evidence‑based services that genuinely support individuals to achieve their goals. With over 30 years of combined experience between our Directors , including working within the NDIS since its inception — we bring deep clinical knowledge, strong sector understanding and a long history of supporting clients through meaningful life transitions.

A workplace designed to prevent burnout:

• Manageable KPIs- transparency discussed during the interview process
• No KPIs for new graduates for the first 6 months
• Quality over quantity, always

Support that’s built into your week

• All reports co‑reviewed by a senior clinician
• Regular clinical brainstorming and collaboration
• Regular supervision and mentorship
• Structured new graduate program
• You’re never left to figure things out alone

Meaningful community‑based work

• See clients in their real environments
• Build strong therapeutic relationships
• More autonomy and creativity
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible work arrangements, including work from home or in the office
• Daily coffee
• Quarterly team days (clinical + fun activities)
• Work phone, laptop, assessments provided
• Fuel reimbursement (use your own vehicle)

This Role Is Perfect If You…

• Feel stretched or unsupported in a high‑pressure environment
• Want more flexibility and control over your workload
• Value collaboration, supervision and ongoing learning
• Enjoy community work and meaningful client relationships
• Want a workplace that genuinely prioritises wellbeing