Physiotherapist - Brain Injury Unit

Royal Rehab Group; Ryde; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,000

Fitness Passport

NSW Health leave entitlements

Job summary

Royal Rehab Ryde is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to join our inpatient team in a job-share capacity, backfilling an extended leave. This part-time role (3 days WED–FRI) offers vibrant multidisciplinary collaboration, goal‑focused rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions including traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries and stroke, with aquatic therapy included where appropriate.

You’ll work with clients and families, contribute to case conferences, supervise physiotherapy

Qualifications

• Current full registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in neurological physiotherapy in inpatient rehabilitation, including aquatic physiotherapy.
• Experience working with compensable clients or knowledge of related systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork across disciplines and commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Strong time management and self-organisation.
• Experience supervising physiotherapy students or junior staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provision of high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy interventions based on sound clinical reasoning after thorough assessment.
• Participation in case conferences, goal setting and family meetings.
• Supervision of physiotherapy assistants.
• Clinical handover of caseload to the job-share colleague.

Skills

Neurological physiotherapy

Inpatient rehabilitation

Aquatic physiotherapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

• Temporary Level 1-2 position (JAN 2027 - APR 2027)


• Part-time job share opportunity (3 days a week, WED - FRI)


• Salary Packaging: Package up to $9,000 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay


• Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres


• NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award

About Us..

At Royal Rehab Ryde we’re redefining health and wellbeing.

We offer a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services for both public and private patients. Our team provides expert care for individuals with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and more. We also deliver orthopaedic rehabilitation, post-operative care, and general reconditioning. Services are available across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and tailored support throughout the recovery journey.

We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture that values your expertise.

About The Role..

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals on their rehabilitation journey? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced

Physiotherapist

to join our dynamic inpatient team in a job share role, backfilling an extended period of leave.

Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you’ll partner closely with clients, their families and community services to deliver goal-focused rehabilitation programs tailored to individual needs. This rewarding role offers variety across both individual and group interventions to adults recovering from traumatic brain injury.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Provision of high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy interventions based on sound clinical reasoning, following comprehensive assessment.


• Participation in case conferences, goal setting and family meetings.


• Supervision of physiotherapy assistants.


• Clinical handover of case load to job-share colleague.

About You..

Essential Criteria

• Current full registration with AHPRA.


• Experience in neurological physiotherapy, working in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, including aquatic physiotherapy.


• Experience working with compensable clients and/or knowledge of systems involved.


• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills.


• Demonstration of effective multidisciplinary teamwork.


• Demonstrated evidence of relevant professional development and commitment to evidence-based practice.


• Demonstrated excellent time management and self-organisational skills.


• Experience and/or sound knowledge of quality and research activities.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with adults with traumatic brain injury in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.


• Experience in supervising physiotherapy students.

Your Royal Rewards

• Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay


• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts


• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner


• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities


• Salary: Competitive remuneration


• Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family


• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team


• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment


• NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Ryde a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

What’s Next

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter.

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

Application Close Date

Thursday 12th November 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.

The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history and referee checks.

Further Enquiries

Annie Molejona, Clinical Operations Manager

Phone: [phone]***

Email: ***email_hidden***

Victoria Podmore, Physiotherapy Professional Leader

Phone: [phone]*** (Mon, Wed, Thu)

Email: ***************@royalrehab.com.au

www Royalrehabgroup.com.au/careers/