Physiotherapist Level 3 - Brain Injury Unit - SABIS - Goulburn

Southern NSW Local Health District; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NSW Incentives

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Annual Flu Vaccination

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District invites applications for a Part-time Physiotherapist Level 3 in Goulburn. You will lead senior physiotherapy clinical work within the SABIS, optimise client care, and mentor staff across community outreach, inreach, and telehealth services.

The role requires AHPRA registration, experience in rehabilitation and brain injury, and strong team collaboration. NSW Incentives may apply; salary packaging and wellbeing benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Physiotherapist.
• Experience in rehabilitation and brain injury services is desirable.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior physiotherapy clinical leadership within SABIS and optimise client care delivery.
• Mentor and develop staff; facilitate interventions to develop physical and independent living skills.
• Deliver services to adult SABIS clients via community outreach, inreach, and telehealth as needed.

Job description

Applicants for this position may qualify for NSW Incentives.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Location: Goulburn

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3

Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 per hour

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID: REQ702917

Applications Close: 1 November 2026

Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Physiotherapist – Restore Mobility and Independence in Our Rural Community

Are you passionate about helping people recover, improve function, and enhance their quality of life?

At Southern our Physiotherapists deliver comprehensive assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services to patients across all ages and health conditions. Join our team and make a real difference in rural health.

Join us and be part of a health service that cares for our community—where your work truly makes a difference.

Support for

• Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
• Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

What You'll Be Doing

Provide senior physiotherapy clinical leadership within the Southern Area Brain Injury service (SABIS) including optimisation of client care delivery, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff.

Facilitate interventions to develop a client's physical and independent living skills to optimum functioning. This will be based on client goals and in collaboration with the SABIS team and any relevant third parties.

The Level 3 Physiotherapist will provide services to adult clients of SABIS via community outreach and inreach to clients of the Transitional Living Unit. Telehealth is also used to support patients as required in the wider SNSWLHD community. The Physiotherapist will provide assessment, intervention and consultation for paediatric clients based on service demand.

Selection Criteria

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Physiotherapist.
• Extensive experience in rehabilitation with a well-developed knowledge of brain injury services and ability to work with minimal supervision as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
• Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical/administrative demands, with an ability to independently problem-solve, and set priorities in complex situations.
• Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes with other staff.
• Ability to provide case management for people with complex needs in community setting.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Levi Hick on 02 4825 4911 or [e-mail]

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