Physiotherapist

Southern NSW Local Health District; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn Hospital, part of Southern NSW Local Health District, is inviting applications for a permanent full-time Physiotherapist. You will provide evidence-based physiotherapy across a broad range of clinical areas within a collaborative NSW Health setting.

Join a supportive multidisciplinary team, rotate through departments, and access ongoing professional development and education. The role emphasises patient-centred care and development of clinical confidence in a busy hospital.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration.
• Ability to provide high quality clinical services across diverse areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate physiotherapy interventions across diverse clinical presentations.
• Collaborate with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, holistic care.
• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and contribute to safe, effective patient management.
• Participate in evidence-based practice, research, quality improvement, service development and continuing education.
• Support students and allied health assistants through supervision, teaching and delegation within your scope of practice.

Skills

Clinical service delivery

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Teamwork

Professional development

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Make a meaningful difference in a diverse Western Sydney community

Build broad clinical experience across a dynamic hospital setting

Grow your career through supervision, education and professional development

Bring your physiotherapy skills to Auburn Hospital and deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care across a broad range of clinical areas

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Physiotherapist Level 1/ Level 2
Remuneration:$79,419 – $113,301 per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Location: Auburn Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the Auburn Hospital Physiotherapy Department, a collaborative team supporting patients across a fast-paced hospital environment. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing your clinical skills, professional confidence and career within NSW Health. Whether you are an experienced Physiotherapist looking for a fresh challenge or an early-career clinician ready to broaden your hospital experience, you'll be supported to grow and contribute from day one.

Work alongside a multidisciplinary team focused on holistic, person-centred care

Support a culturally diverse patient population and build your clinical capability

Gain exposure to different clinical areas through departmental rotations

Access opportunities for professional development, clinical education and quality improvement

Join a smaller, supportive team where your contribution can have a real impact

What you'll be doing

You will provide high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes, while working collaboratively with patients, carers and the broader healthcare team.

Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate physiotherapy interventions across diverse clinical presentations

Collaborate with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, holistic care

Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and contribute to safe, effective patient management

Participate in evidence-based practice, research, quality improvement, service development and continuing education

Support students and allied health assistants through supervision, teaching and delegation within your scope of practice

Qualification: Appropriate APC Tertiary Recognised Degree in Physiotherapy

Registration: AHPRA Physiotherapist Registration

Selection Criteria:

Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy, Current General Physiotherapy Registration under AHPRA

Ability to provide high quality clinical services across a broad range of clinical areas

Demonstrated effective written & verbal communication skills

Effective time management and negotiation skills

Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team

Demonstrated commitment to professional development and knowledge of Quality Improvement & Evidenced Based Practice

Requisition ID: REQ685225
Applications Close:27 th September 2026

For inquiries about the role, contact Lilian Wong on 0477 991 933

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.