Senior Oncology Physiotherapist

NSW Health; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $20,600 p.a.

Novated car leasing

Professional development opportunities

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

NSW Health in Griffith seeks an experienced Senior Oncology Physiotherapist to deliver tailored exercise, rehabilitation and physical support across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to discharge planning, and mentor other staff.

AHPRA-registered physiotherapists with evidence-based practice and a current Class C licence are required. The role is permanent part-time, up to 24 hours per week, with salary of $121,568–$125,507 per

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• Advanced clinical skills with evidence‑based practice.
• Experience contributing to service improvement, policies and staff training.
• Current Class C Driver Licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high‑quality physiotherapy services across inpatient, outpatient, and/or community settings.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care and discharge planning.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and activity reporting.
• Supporting and mentoring other Allied Health Professionals, Allied Health Assistants, and students.
• Participating in professional development, quality improvement, and service development activities.
• Develop, demonstrate and lead cultural competence and a commitment to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal people.

Skills

Oncology physiotherapy

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Education

Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy (AHPRA registered)

Tools

Driver Licence (Class C)

Job description

Employment Type:Permanent Part - Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist – Level 3
Remuneration:$121,568.00 - $125,507.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week:up to 24
Location:Griffith Base Hospital

Are you a talented Physiotherapist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join us in this crucial role to provide tailored exercise, rehabilitation and physical support to individuals at any stage of cancer, from diagnosis through treatment and recovery.

As the Senior Oncology Physiotherapist , you will be responsible for:

Delivering high-quality physiotherapy services across inpatient, outpatient, and/or community settings

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care and discharge planning

Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and activity reporting

Supporting and mentoring other Allied Health Professionals, Allied Health Assistants, and students

Participating in professional development, quality improvement, and service development activities

Develop, demonstrate and lead cultural competence and a commitment to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal people

What MLHD offer:

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.

Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.

Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.

Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.

Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

A tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with AHPRA

Advanced clinical skills and experience within the relevant specialty area, with a strong focus on evidence-based practice

Experience contributing to service improvement initiatives, including the development of policies, procedures, education, and staff training

A current Class C Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required for the role

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.