Physiotherapist

Wunan Health; Kununurra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Kununurra is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join their growing allied health team. You will provide high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy care for individuals with chronic conditions. This role requires tertiary qualifications in physiotherapy and a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience. Enjoy living in beautiful Kununurra, where you can connect with nature while making a difference in the lives of those in your community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years clinical physiotherapy experience with individuals across the lifespan.
• Proven ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse clients.
• Sound knowledge of Work, Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement exercise, rehabilitation and pain management programs.
• Support self-management and health literacy through education.
• Provide community-based care including home visits.
• Collaborate across services and with local providers.
• Contribute to care planning and integrated physiotherapy pathways.

Skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork skills

Cultural responsiveness

Trauma-informed practice

Electronic health record management

Health literacy education

Education

Tertiary qualifications in physiotherapy

Full registration with AHPRA

Membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association

Tools

Microsoft 365 applications

Job description

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist looking for a meaningful role and a lifestyle change? Join Wunan Health and Wellbeing Centre and help strengthen integrated and coordinated allied health care in the stunning East Kimberley. We’re seeking a dynamic, community-minded Physiotherapist to join our new allied health team and help to make a genuine difference in the lives of people living with chronic and complex conditions.

Wunan Health and Wellbeing Centre is a purpose-driven social enterprise committed to supporting the health and wellbeing needs of our community. Our primary health care service includes an accredited private GP clinic and integrated community services in youth mental health, disability advocacy and residential AOD withdrawal.

The Physiotherapist is a critical role within the rapidly growing allied health team at Wunan Health and Wellbeing Centre, providing high-quality, responsive, person-centred physiotherapy care for people in Kununurra and surrounding areas with chronic conditions and complex comorbidities.

Living in Kununurra: Live and work on beautiful Miriwoong Country, where each day brings the chance to connect with nature and community. Kununurra is a vibrant, community-minded inclusive and welcoming town surrounded by gorges and waterfalls, vast and diverse Kimberley landscapes and unique wildlife.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing exercise, rehabilitation and pain management programs.
• Supporting self‑management, physical activity and health literacy through education for individuals and families.
• Providing community-based care (medical centre, home visits, and local outreach).
• Collaborating across Wunan Foundation services and with local providers and health care services.
• Contributing to care planning, joint care and integrated physiotherapy pathways.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in physiotherapy; full registration with AHPRA; eligible for membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).
• Minimum of 3 years clinical physiotherapy experience with individuals across the lifespan.
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and sound understanding of integrated care models and chronic conditions management.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively and respectfully with clients, families, carers and colleagues from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Commitment to person‑centred, culturally responsive, trauma‑informed practice.
• Proficiency in electronic health record management, Microsoft 365 applications, data collection and reporting.
• Sound knowledge of Work, Health and Safety legislation, standards and codes of practice.