Physiotherapist Level 4 - Fracture Liaison Coordinator (Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Service)

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Part-time Physiotherapist (Level 4) to lead care coordination within the Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Program at Westmead Hospital. The role combines high-quality physiotherapy with fracture liaison coordination to reduce falls and secondary fractures, improving long-term bone health.

You will work with endocrinologists, physiotherapists, and other professionals to deliver coordinated patient-centred care, develop education programs, and

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist.
• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fracture liaison activities and bone density assessment.
• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions and falls prevention strategies.
• Develop education and exercise programs for osteoporosis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and coordinate referrals for continuity of care.
• Drive service development, evaluation, and improvement while ensuring culturally safe care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Research and quality improvement

Problem solving

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Make a lasting impact through falls prevention and fracture recovery. Lead care coordination across a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Help shape an innovative service focused on preventing future fractures. Combine expert physiotherapy and care coordination to reduce falls, prevent repeat fractures and improve outcomes for people living with osteoporosis.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time. Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4. Remuneration: $66.36 - $67.97 per hour + Super. Hours Per Week: 8. Location: Westmead Hospital.

Where you'll be working

Join an exciting and innovative team within Clinical Endocrinology at Westmead Hospital, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), dedicated to improving bone health and preventing secondary fractures. As part of the Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention (ORP) Program, you’ll help identify patients with fragility fractures, facilitate osteoporosis assessment and treatment, and contribute to a growing service focused on preventing future fractures and supporting long-term wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with endocrinologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and multidisciplinary medical teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.
• Be part of a specialised service focused on early identification of osteoporosis, falls prevention and reducing the risk of future fractures.
• Contribute to service development and innovation while building partnerships across hospital teams and community health services.
• Located in the world-class Westmead Health Precinct.

What you'll be doing

As a Physiotherapist (Level 4) you’ll be applying your clinical expertise, communication skills and commitment to preventative care to a dual-role opportunity combining high-quality physiotherapy with fracture liaison coordination, patient advocacy and service improvement. In this role you will be required to:

• Coordinate fracture liaison activities, including case-finding, initial screening, facilitating bone density assessment (DEXA) and connecting eligible patients with specialist and multidisciplinary review.
• Assess mobility and falls risk, deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions, and develop individualised exercise programs and falls prevention strategies.
• Develop and facilitate osteoporosis education and exercise group sessions, empowering patients to understand their bone health and take an active role in preventing future fractures.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, contribute to case conferences and coordinate referrals to appropriate medical, allied health and community services to support continuity of care.
• Drive continuous improvement through service evaluation, clinical reporting, research and development of effective care pathways, while maintaining accurate clinical records and promoting culturally safe care for Aboriginal people.

Essential Criteria

• Registration: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Physiotherapist
• Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy

Selection Criteria

• Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients
• Well-developed written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills as well as coaching and facilitation skills
• Ability to work as an effective team member; able to manage time well, prioritise workload and able to work independently
• Experience in designing, implementing and evaluating research projects and experience in participating in quality improvement projects
• Demonstrated skill in the analysis of complex issues and conditions, problem solving, formulating new approaches and implementing comprehensive change programs and improvement strategies, including the ability to develop and monitor health outcomes
• Relevant qualification in Physiotherapy and eligible for membership of relevant clinical board prior to commencing.

Requisition ID: REQ686600

Applications Close: 11 November 2026

People with disabilities and Indigenous applicants

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Additional information

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)

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