Senior Physiotherapist

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia in Sydney is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist (Level 3, Year 1-2) for a max-term, full-time position in the Chronic and Complex Care department. You will perform comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions to clients with chronic and complex health conditions across hospital and community settings.

With registration as an AHPRA-registered physiotherapist and a Class C driver’s licence, you will develop tailored care plans,

Qualifications

• AHPRA‑registered physiotherapist with current registration.
• Holds a Class C driver’s licence.
• Experience in community settings.
• Strong clinical reasoning and professional judgement.
• Team player with ability to supervise students and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and deliver interventions to clients with chronic and complex conditions.
• Develop and implement tailored care plans to promote functional independence and quality of life.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community services for coordinated care and referrals.
• Expand clinical expertise with diverse caseload and contribute to service development and research.
• Be part of a supportive Chronic and Complex Care team committed to professional growth.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Patient-centered care

Education

Physiotherapist degree

AHPRA registration

Tools

Class C driver's licence

Job description

Job Description:

Role title: Senior Physiotherapist (Level 3, Year 1-2)

Role type: Max term contract, full time (Until February 2027)

Shift details: Monday to Friday working across the hospital and a community-based setting

Department and location: Chronic and Complex Care, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney

Salary: $121,568.00 to $125,506.00 + Super + Salary Packaging

Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters’ legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

• Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions to clients with chronic and complex health conditions
• Develop and implement tailored care plans that promote functional independence, improve quality of life, and support long‑term condition management
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, community services, and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated, person‑centred care and appropriate referrals
• Expand your clinical expertise by working with a diverse caseload and contributing to ongoing service development and research initiatives
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative Chronic and Complex Care team committed to professional growth, mentorship, and delivering exceptional care to our community

About you

• You’re a qualified and AHPRA‑registered Physiotherapist, with a current Class C driver’s license
• You bring proven experience in community settings and have a passion for delivering compassionate care to our vulnerable populations
• Confident in applying clinical reasoning and exercising sound professional judgment in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment
• A natural communicator who thrives in a team, building strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues alike
• Committed to continuous improvement, with a demonstrated history of supervising junior staff, students and contributing to quality initiatives through evidence‑based practice

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not‑for‑profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• World‑Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
• Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
• Coming from NSW Health?: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

The closing date for applications is 9th September 2026.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent’s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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