Physiotherapist - Supportive and Palliative Care

NSW Health; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NBMLHD in NSW is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join the Supportive and Palliative Care team at Nepean Hospital. You will assess and treat patients with advanced, life-limiting illnesses, supporting families to achieve goals and improve comfort across inpatient and community settings.

The role emphasises person-centred care, collaboration within an interdisciplinary team, and travel to other NBMLHD sites as required. AHPRA registration is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• Experience with adults with advanced, life-limiting illness or palliative care needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across the Local Health District.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessment and intervention for patients with advanced illnesses.
• Collaborate with families to understand goals and optimise function and comfort.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team and travel to other sites as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Autonomous work

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Physiotherapist - Supportive and Palliative Care

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1/2

Location: Nepean Hospital

Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ697279

Applications Close: 19/10/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

Make a meaningful difference by supporting people living with advanced, life-limiting illness. We are seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join our Supportive and Palliative Care team, providing person-centred care to patients and their families across inpatient and community settings.

In this role, you will provide evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and intervention to patients with advanced, life-limiting illness. Using a person-centred approach, you will work with patients and their families to understand individual goals, optimise physical function, mobility and comfort throughout their illness journey.

Working as part of the interdisciplinary Supportive and Palliative Care team, you will contribute to the delivery of coordinated care across inpatient and community settings, helping to ensure continuity of care throughout the patient journey. The role also requires a willingness to travel to other sites within the Local Health District as needed to support service delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will be a compassionate and collaborative clinician with strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification recognised by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and current registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist.
• Demonstrated ability to provide physiotherapy services in adults with advanced, life-limiting illness, chronic illness, oncology or palliative care needs.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary team settings, and ability to work autonomously with limited direct supervision.
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. This may include driving long distances across the LHD.

Additional information

• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.