Senior Physiotherapist (Level 3) - Mental Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave

Salary Packaging benefits

Upskill with free courses & coaching

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Fitness Passport

Staff Gym access

Job summary

NSW Health at Concord Centre for Mental Health is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist (Level 3) to lead the renewed physiotherapy service within Mental Health. The role focuses on senior clinical leadership, improving patient care and staff development in a multidisciplinary setting.

The successful applicant will mentor level 1/2 staff, drive service development and contribute to high quality, consumer-focused care across inpatient mental health settings.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical knowledge and significant clinical experience in inpatient care for vulnerable populations.
• Ability to mentor the next generation of physiotherapists and lead a team.
• Proven leadership in developing and reviewing physiotherapy services.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership within the SLHD Mental Health Physiotherapy service.
• Optimise patient/client care delivery and drive service development and review.
• Mentor and supervise level 1/2 staff to support professional growth.
• Lead the renewed physiotherapy service at Concord Centre for Mental Health and Professor Marie Bashir Centre.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge

Clinical leadership

Mentoring staff

Inpatient care experience

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist (Level 3) - Mental Health

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification:Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration:$121,568 - $125,507 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Concord Centre for Mental Health
Requisition ID:REQ699051

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our vision is excellence in health and healthcare for all!

About the Role

The Mental Health Services across Sydney Local Health District is expanding the allied health workforce to strengthen the multidisciplinary approach to care for mental health consumers.

The Mental Health Service is committed to improving mental health for people and our communities by providing quality mental health services in partnership with consumers, families and service providers by providing quality healthcare, delivery of safe appropriate care, ensuring access to services, supporting our workforce, and working closely with the local community to manage the changing demand for services.

The physiotherapy workforce is being significantly increased to support a renewed focus on the physical health of mental health consumers.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Physiotherapist to lead the renewed physiotherapy service at the Concord Centre for Mental Health and Professor Marie Bashir Centre and drive high quality and consumer focussed care.

The position provides senior clinical leadership within the SLHD Mental Health Physiotherapy service, including optimisation of patient/client care delivery, service development and review and supporting the mentoring and development of staff through education and supervision of level 1 / 2 staff.

Come join a high performing team!

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For more information about Mental Health Services, please visit Mental Health | Sydney Local Health District

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to join a service focused on excellence and lead the workforce of tomorrow.

We are looking for a clinical physiotherapist who:

• Is passionate about improving physical health outcomes for mental health consumers
• Has advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of clinical care in inpatient settings with vulnerable populations
• Dedicated to mentoring the next generation of physiotherapists
• Is ambitious to lead the way and define the role of physiotherapy in mental health settings, now and into the future

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
• Stay active with access to the Concord Hospital Staff Gym

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy(PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing theChild Safe Standards.

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For enquiries, please contact Steven Wood, General Manager, Mental Health via email at ************@health.nsw.gov.au or 0467 890 ***.

Applications Close: 18 October 2026

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