Physiotherapist

BaptistCare; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with salary packaging benefits

Ongoing professional development

Family-friendly benefits

Reward and recognition programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Well-Living approach

Job summary

An established community health organization is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist in Canberra to deliver vital assessments and interventions for aged care clients. This is a full-time role with flexible work arrangements, offering professional development and family-friendly benefits. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Physiotherapy and is registered with AHPRA, with experience in reablement and restorative care. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing clients' health and wellbeing while enjoying a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or rehabilitation settings required.
• Understanding of reablement and restorative care models.
• Unrestricted driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
• Understanding of reablement and restorative care models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Unrestricted driving licence and access to a reliable, registered vehicle.
• Willingness to obtain first aid certificate.
• Alignment with BaptistCare’s values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy assessments and interventions to clients.
• Help clients maintain or regain independence and mobility.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support clients to continue living at home with mobility and confidence.

Skills

Assessment and intervention skills for aged care clients

Excellent written and verbal communication

Computer literacy

Confidence in working independently and in teams

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Current AHPRA registration

Current first aid certificate

Job description

Are you a motivated physiotherapist looking to make a real difference in your community? This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to enhance the independence, health and wellbeing of older Australians - while enjoying flexibility, support, and a great team environment.

• Work from home with flexible arrangements; no weekends or shift work
• Competitive salary plus generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and mentoring to support your growth
• Family-friendly benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and Fitness Passport
• Reward and recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
• Be part of an organisation that genuinely cares for clients and staff
• Use your clinical skills to help people live independently at home

About the role:

BaptistCare is one of Australia’s largest home care providers and a leader in service quality and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join our growing team in Canberra.

You will deliver evidence-based physiotherapy assessments and interventions to clients under aged care funding programs, with a focus on reablement and restorative care. Your work will help older people maintain or regain independence, mobility, and confidence to remain living at home.

Your team:

You’ll be joining an established and supportive group of health professionals who share a passion for helping older Australians live well. Guided by our unique Well-Living® approach, we empower clients to live their best possible lives at home, surrounded by the people, community, and memories they love most. Together, we help people feel loved, valued, and respected every day.

About you:

• Degree in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated ability to assess physiotherapy needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients in the community
• Postgraduate experience in aged care, rehabilitation, or community settings
• Comprehensive understanding of reablement and restorative care models
• Confident working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Alignment with BaptistCare’s values and mission
• Current first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Unrestricted driver’s licence and access to a reliable, registered vehicle with minimum Third-Party Property Damage Insurance.

About us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be - with people right at the centre.

If you have further questions regarding career opportunities, please call Ann Vouden - Senior Physiotherapist on 0491 155 440 for a confidential discussion.

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria as soon as possible.

Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, which can change without notice.

We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.