Senior Physiotherapist Emergency & Acute Access

Southern NSW Local Health District; Moruya; Hybrid; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Flu vaccinations

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

The Senior Physiotherapist – Emergency and Acute Access is part of Southern NSW Local Health District, delivering physiotherapy in the Emergency Department and acute care services. The role focuses on assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, respiratory and frail aged patients within a multidisciplinary team.

This permanent position (full time/part time) offers a salary of AU$121,568 to AU$125,507 per year, with options for salary packaging and health/wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Current Registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in acute physiotherapy services.
• Proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a regional caseload.
• Commitment to professional development and supervision of staff/students.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality physiotherapy services to patients in the Emergency Department and acute care settings.
• Assess and treat patients with musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, respiratory conditions and frail aged.
• Coordinate staff and student supervision as required.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Acute care experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Supervision

Travel willingness

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time Start Date: March 2027 Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 3 Remuneration: $121,568.00 to $125,507.00 per annum $61.31 to $63.30 per hour Hours Per Week: Up to 38 Applications Close: 10 November 2026 Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Where you'll be working

The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (ERH) is a new hospital currently under construction on the stunning Southern NSW coast, set to open in 2027 bringing state-of-the-art facilities and expanded services to the region. Located in south-east Moruya, under four hours drive from Sydney and only two hours from Canberra. ERH will be larger than both the current Batemans Bay and Moruya hospitals combined. Designed with future growth in mind, ERH has the capacity to expand as the needs of the community evolve.

What you'll be doing

The Senior Physiotherapist – Emergency and Acute Access is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing quality physiotherapy services to patients presenting to in order to meet their health and wellbeing needs.

The Emergency and Acute Access Physiotherapist is responsible for providing high quality physiotherapy services to patients presenting to the Emergency Department and other areas of the acute and community health service including, but not limited to, the assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, respiratory conditions and the frail aged.

Support for Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS). Working within SNSWLHD Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Salary packaging options Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, investments in your development and supports your lifestyle.

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Physiotherapist.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge and skills in the provision of acute physiotherapy services to adults and children primarily in the emergency setting, with broad clinical experience in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, respiratory and frail aged.
• Demonstrated proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Extensive broad generalist knowledge, clinical proficiency and ability to work with minimal supervision, and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work / caseload across a regional area.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, lead planning and evaluation of team activities, quality improvement and evidence based practice.
• Demonstrated ability to provide and coordinate staff and student supervision.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the 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.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience.

Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.Immi.gov.au