Physiotherapist

Serco; Canberra; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Scrubs

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Serco invites applications for a Physiotherapist to join ACTHealth Centre, Canberra, supporting Defence members in a primary healthcare setting. The role focuses on after-hours care (16:00–20:00, Tue and Thu) within a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality musculoskeletal care and patient rehabilitation.

You will provide evidence-based assessments and treatments, coordinate administration, and support service delivery while aligning with Defence policies and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Registered physiotherapist with AHPRA.
• Experience in musculoskeletal therapy and rehabilitation.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based physiotherapy assessments, treatments and rehabilitation.
• Address a range of musculoskeletal injuries with functional goals for return to work.
• Coordinate patient administration, records and clinic operations.
• Support multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Defence policies and confidentiality.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Musculoskeletal

Clinical assessment

Rehabilitation

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

SNSW-Physiotherapist- ACTHealth Centre
Part Time, After hours - 16:00 to 20:00Hours (Tuesday and Thursday)

Are you a passionatePhysiotherapistlooking to make a meaningful impact in a uniqueprimaryhealthcare setting?
We're seekingPhysiotherapistswho are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver highquality care to Defence members

What's on offer

• Work-life balance- predictable hours,finish on time,Christmas& New Year Leave
• Safe, respectful environment- professional, healthfocused patient cohort
• Collaborative team- feel valued and supportedin amultidisciplinary team
• Quality patientcentred care- make a real impact
• Civilian role- be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
• Practicalperks- free parking andscrubs
• Wellbeing support- mental health resources and lifestyle discounts

About theACTHealth Centre

Home to the Department of Defence Headquarters, Airforce Headquarters and Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) which is a tri-service military academy. The Health Centre opened mid-2022 and is a large facility. It services approximately 7000 military personnel, including trainee officers from both ADFA and Royal Military College. There is a 24-bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7. Services provided include primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy. Defence Force Recruitment for medical officers is in addition to health centre roles. Standard hours of operation are generally 0800-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).

What you'll do

• Provide a range of evidence-based physiotherapy assessments, treatments and rehabilitative services
• Work with a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries with a focus on functional rehabilitation and returning members to their work and exercise goals.
• Coordinate patient administration, records, and clinic operations
• Support multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient service delivery
• Ensure compliance with Defence policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards

What you bring

• At least 2 years' part-time or full-time equivalent post-graduate musculoskeletal experience within the last 5 years
• A current, unconditional registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA
• Recent engagement in Continuing Professional Development activities aligned with AHPRA guidelines
• A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID009)
• Membership with the Australian Physiotherapy Association (preferred)
• Australian Citizenship required for Baseline Security Clearance

Who we are

Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services. Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.