Physiotherapist

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

World-class precinct

Professional development scholarships

Fitness and wellbeing programs

Job summary

St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney is seeking a Physiotherapist (Level 1-2) for the Transitional Aged Care Program. This max-term, full-time contract runs until February 2027, with shifts Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm and duties in community-based assessments and case management.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, travel throughout the community, and contribute to quality improvements while pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and AHPRA registration.
• Current NSW Driver Licence (Class C or above) and ability to travel in the community.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, consultation and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to clinical excellence through ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy assessments and interventions for clients in the Transitional Aged Care Program.
• Provide comprehensive case management to maximise independence and rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with community services and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives across the Transitional Aged Care Team.
• Provide clinical education, coaching and support to colleagues within TACP and community services.

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

• Role title: Physiotherapist (Level 1-2)
• Role type: Max term contract, full time (until February 2027)
• Shift details: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
• Department and location: Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP), St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney
• Salary: $79,419.00 to $113,301.00 + Super + Salary Packaging

Welcome to St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent's Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney's premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

• Deliver physiotherapy assessments and evidence-based interventions to clients participating in the Transitional Aged Care Program within the community
• Provide comprehensive case management, supporting clients to maximise their independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals
• Collaborate with community services, multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, clients and their families to coordinate high-quality care
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and client outcomes across the Transitional Aged Care Team
• Provide clinical education, coaching and support to colleagues within the Transitional Aged Care Team and wider community-based services

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• A current NSW Driver Licence (Class C or above) and the ability to travel throughout the community
• The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Excellent communication, consultation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, families and healthcare professionals
• A demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence through ongoing professional development, quality improvement initiatives and service enhancement activities

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
• Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
• Coming from NSW Health: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

Reconciliation Action Plan

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/