Physiotherapist

Brightwater Care Group; City Of Stirling; Hybrid; AUD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage claims

Salary packaging up to $18,550

BrightwaterPlus discounts

MyFitnessPassport access

24/7 medical and mental health support

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Brightwater Care Group is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for the Capacity Building Program. This permanent part-time role (2 days/week, 30 hours/fortnight) offers hybrid work between home and client homes in the Perth Metro area.

You will provide person-centred occupational therapy to adults and older adults living with disability, with a neuro focus, and be part of a supportive, inclusive team. WA driver’s licence and NDIANDIS processes familiarity are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Experience working within disability, community or hospital rehabilitation settings is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience looking after complex caseloads and delivering person-centred therapy.
• Working knowledge of NDIS processes, capacity building supports and functional assessments or willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A passion for empowering people living with disability to achieve their goals.
• A Valid NDIS Clearance.
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance issued within the past 12 months.
• A current valid WA driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Support people living with disability to build skills and independence in homes and communities.
• Deliver person-centred therapy with clinical excellence within neuro space.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and other professionals to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Represent Brightwater in community settings and health networks.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Person-centred practice

Disability experience

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist – Capacity Building Program (CBP)

Permanent Part Time (2 days per week/ 30 hrs per fortnight)

About Brightwater

Since 1901, Brightwater has supported people of all ages to live better. Care is at our core. We stand beside clients through change, bringing experience and understanding to the complexities of ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.

The Opportunity

As a Physiotherapist within our Capacity Building Program, you'll play a role in supporting people living with disability to build skills, increase independence, and achieve meaningful outcomes in their homes and communities.

This is an opportunity for a suitably qualified Physio who is passionate about person-centred practice, clinical excellence, and delivering life-changing support for clients within the neuro space.

This role is being recruited on a permanent part-time basis working 2 days per week/ 30 hours per fortnight with flexibility in choosing working days/ hours and the opportunity to work hybrid between home and our clients in the community.

We also offer generous mileage claims and the opportunity to access state-of-the-art working spaces across the Perth Metro area.

Why Join Brightwater

• Make a real impact and ensure quality outcomes for clients, carers and families our in the community.
• Flexible role with the opportunity to choose your days and hours.
• Hybrid work between home and the community with access to state-of-the-art office spaces if required.
• Full neuro caseload for adult/ older adult clients.
• Grow your career alongside a leading WA care organisation.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 annually to reduce tax and boost take-home pay.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work–life balance.
• BrightwaterPlus discounts at 370+ retailers, including health insurers.
• MyFitnessPassport access to gyms, studios and pools.
• 24/7 medical and mental health support for you and your family.
• Employee referral scheme, paid parental leave and return-to-work bonus.

What you’ll bring

• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist
• Experience working within disability, community or hospital rehabilitation settings is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience looking after complex caseloads and delivering person-centred therapy.
• Working knowledge of NDIS processes, capacity building supports and functional assessments or willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A passion for empowering people living with disability to achieve their goals
• A Valid NDIS Clearance
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance issued within the past 12 months.
• A current valid WA driver’s licence.

Talk to us

If you are a suitably qualified healthcare practitioner looking to utilise your skills in a dynamic and flexible role that you can truly make your own, bring your vision and energy to Brightwater—and shape what is possible in disability services.

Brightwater promotes an Inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation and growth.

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