Physiotherapist (Lvl 1-2) - Hand Centre - Perm FT

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

One extra day off each month

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Physiotherapist Level 1-2 (Hands) at Fairfield Hospital for a permanent full-time, non-rotating role within the Hand Centre. You will deliver evidence-based hand therapy, support professional development, and contribute to service improvement alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on acute hand, wrist and forearm conditions, with a dynamic, collaborative clinical environment and weekend/public holiday coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Current Physiotherapy Registration with AHPRA.
• Recognised degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Interest in Hand Therapy / AHTA Membership.
• Knowledge of hand therapy assessment, splinting, wounds and scar management.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy care in the Hand Centre.
• Support staff development and service improvement.
• Collaborate with hand surgical consultants, nurses and admin staff.
• Manage acute hand, wrist and forearm conditions.
• Non-rotational role with occasional weekend/public holiday cover.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Physiotherapy degree

Hand therapy interest

Hand therapy assessment & splinting

MDT collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent)

Job description

Physiotherapist (Lvl 1-2) - Hand Centre - Perm FT

Join Fairfield Hospital as a Physiotherapist Level 1-2 (Hands) Permanent Fulltime, Non-rotating. This position will lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy care while supporting staff development, service improvement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Are you a passionate Physiotherapist with a keen interest in hand therapy? The South Western Sydney Hand Centre, part of the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), is seeking a dedicated clinician to join our highly skilled multidisciplinary team. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside hand surgical consultants, plastic surgical registrars and fellows, expert nurses, and supportive administrative staff in a fast paced, dynamic and collaborative environment. Our clinic focuses on the management of acute hand, wrist, and forearm conditions, including fractures, soft tissue injuries, wounds, infections, and select tumours. With access to a fully equipped treatment room and a team committed to excellence, you will play a vital role in delivering evidence based hand therapy techniques that support patients through their post-injury or post-surgical journey. If you’re driven to advance your clinical expertise in Hand Therapy and contribute to a service that truly impacts lives, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at the forefront of hand therapy rehabilitation, where your skills and passion will help shape exceptional patient outcomes.

Are You the Right Fit?

The ideal candidate will bring both a genuine interest in developing expertise in Hand Therapy and a broad foundation of hospital-based physiotherapy experience.

Our Hand Therapy service is a high-volume, busy and dynamic clinical environment, and we are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working at this pace. Clinic demands can change quickly, so you will need to be flexible, adaptable and able to reorganise priorities as the day evolves.

You will be well supported by experienced clinicians, with formal supervision and opportunities for professional development. Just as importantly, you will be comfortable with the informal, “on-the-go” learning that naturally occurs within a busy clinical service, including asking questions, seeking feedback and problem-solving alongside senior clinicians during the working day.

This role will particularly suit a physiotherapist who is curious, proactive, organised and comfortable with change, and who enjoys learning as part of a busy and collaborative team.

Although this position is non-rotational and primarily based within Hand Therapy, we work as one Physiotherapy Department, and all physiotherapists contribute to supporting the broader service when required.

The successful applicant will therefore participate in occasional weekend and public holiday cover, predominantly to support ad hoc or unexpected staffing needs. Applicants should have a broad base of hospital acute physiotherapy experience, with the skills and confidence to provide safe physiotherapy care across relevant acute inpatient clinical areas.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Current Physiotherapy Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Recognised degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Demonstrated commitment to working in Hand Therapy with an interest in pursuing / working towards AHTA Membership
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in hand therapy assessment and treatment, including static / dynamic splinting and wound and scar management
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated knowledge and involvement in quality improvement activities

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

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We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Benefits

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

• Discounted gym membership through
• Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

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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.

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