Senior Physiotherapist (Level 3) - Weekend Orthotrauma

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Annual leave loading

Salary Packaging options

Novated leasing

EAP counselling

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist (Level 3) for weekend orthotrauma at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. The role is permanent part-time (8 hours per week), with job share considered. Remuneration is $61.31–$63.29 per hour plus superannuation, based at RPAH in Sydney.

You will lead weekend physiotherapy services, assess and manage complex orthopaedic injuries, and work autonomously to ensure safe, effective patient care. Registration and eligibility details are required.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Physiotherapy Registration and degree, or equivalent, with eligibility for full membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association at Level 2 or higher.
• Demonstrated advanced Orthopaedics and Trauma physiotherapy knowledge and skills.
• Experience managing patients after orthopaedic procedures including joint replacements and complex trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership within Orthopaedic and Trauma Physiotherapy for weekend services.
• Deliver high-quality assessment and management of complex orthopaedic injuries and post-operative rehab.
• Work autonomously with limited supervision, prioritising clinical demands as patient acuity changes.

Skills

Orthopaedics expertise

Trauma physiotherapy

Autonomous practice

Clinical leadership

workload prioritisation

Education

Physiotherapist degree

AHPRA Registration

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist (Level 3) - Weekend Orthotrauma

Employment Type: PermanentPart Time; 8 hours per week (Job Share considered)

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3

Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ700567

Would you like to become part of a committed team, always striving to deliver excellence in the health sector?

About the Role

You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

The weekend Orthopaedic and Trauma senior physiotherapist will:

• Provide senior clinical leadership within the Orthopaedic and Trauma Physiotherapy service, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based patient care across weekend services.
• Deliver high quality physiotherapy assessment and management of patients with complex orthopaedic injuries including post-operative rehabilitation and functional recovery.
• Work autonomously with minimal direct clinical supervision, prioritising clinical demands and responding effectively to changing patient acuity.

This position will be working 8:00am to 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday every fortnight. Job share will be considered.

Ideal Candidate

• Current AHPRA Physiotherapy Registration and degree, or equivalent, in Physiotherapy, ensuring eligibility for full membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association with experience at Level 2 or higher.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and clinical skills in the provision of Orthopaedics and Trauma physiotherapy.
• Extensive experience managing patients following orthopaedic procedures including joint replacements, fracture fixation and complex traumatic injuries.
• Ability to prioritise workload, work independently and adapt to changing clinical demands.
• Knowledge and practical experience in upper and lower limb casting and the application of splints and/or braces.
• Paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
• Additional pubic holiday during the end of year period.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles 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).

Equal Opportunity Statement

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/.

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For further information, please contact Peter Trewin via email at ************@health.nsw.gov.au.

Applications Close: 23 November 2026