Senior Physiotherapist - Community

NSW Health; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Dubbo, NSW, seeks a Senior Physiotherapist - Community on a temporary full-time basis up to October 2027. The role focuses on providing high-level physiotherapy services in the community, continuing patient care in the home setting and preventing hospital admissions.

You will work with a supportive team, contribute to planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting on services, and lead quality improvement activities to ensure high-quality, consistent care. 38 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Senior physiotherapist with advanced clinical skills in community settings.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate services.
• Experience in leading quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level physiotherapy assessments and interventions in the community.
• Coordinate continuing patient care in the home setting and prevent hospital admissions.
• Lead planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting on services and quality improvement activities.

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to October 2027)

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3

Remuneration: $121,568.00 - $125,507.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options )

Location: Dubbo , NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 13 Oct 2026 – 11:59pm

Senior Physiotherapist - Community

About the role

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and motivated physiotherapy team in a primarily acute care hospital in a large regional Health Service.

This role of Senior Physiotherapist works primarily in the community, providing high level physiotherapy skills, continuing patient care in the home setting and preventing hospital admissions.

The role will be supported by other experienced senior clinicians, will be involved in planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting on services, and identify, develop and lead quality improvement activities to ensure the delivery of high quality and consistent care.

This temporary contract is an excellent way to get valuable clinical experience in a senior position to help develop your career.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26 . Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• 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.