Senior Physiotherapist - Lymphoedema (527508)

Department of Health, Tasmania; West Coast; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 126,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Fitness Passport

Leave entitlements

Job summary

Department of Health, Tasmania seeks a physiotherapist with lymphoedema expertise to cover the North West region. The role involves delivering specialist services, liaising with providers, and contributing to service development across Burnie, Devonport and outreach sites.

You must be AHPRA-registered, possess strong clinical and leadership skills, and be able to supervise others. The position is fixed-term and part-time, with potential for further vacancies during the twelve-month window.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist with demonstrated experience in lymphoedema management.
• Strong clinical, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to provide specialist advice and supervise others.
• Ability to meet manual handling requirements, maintain accurate clinical records and participate in professional development and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist, evidence-based physiotherapy services for clients with lymphoedema and associated conditions across the North West region.
• Liaise with service providers to promote and provide quality, client-focused physiotherapy services.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, clinical prioritisation and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Advanced lymphoedema care

Communication skills

Manual handling

Education

Physiotherapist registration (AHPRA)

Job description

The Team

We are a mid-sized team servicing the North West Region of Tasmania. We are located between two acute hospitals (Burnie and Latrobe) and run outpatient and community services from both Burnie and Devonport. In addition, we support outreach sites with outpatient services and some inpatient services in Smithton, King Island and Queenstown.

As a widespread service, we work closely with our other Allied Health disciplines to service the region and this role is especially involved with Statewide Garment prescription and supply, GP’s, Community and Breast Care nurses and Podiatry.

You will have the support of a collaborative team of physiotherapists, allied health assistants and administration that are committed to the NW community and professional growth.

The Role

• Deliver specialist, evidence-based physiotherapy services for clients with lymphoedema and associated conditions across the North West region.
• Liaise closely with other service providers, both within and outside the Agency, to promote and provide quality, client-focused physiotherapy services. This will include referral to other service providers, using the required handover format where appropriate.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, clinical prioritisation and multidisciplinary collaboration.

You will need

• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist with demonstrated experience in lymphoedema management.
• Strong clinical, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to provide specialist advice and supervise others.
• Ability to meet manual handling requirements, maintain accurate clinical records and participate in professional development and service improvement.

Details of appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 28 March 2027.

• Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025.

Allowances

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $123,487 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
• Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver's Licence
• Accredited at minimum level one lymphoedema course qualification recognised by Australian Lymphoedema Association.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Sam Sammut

Position: Deputy Manager - Outpatient Services

Phone: [phone]

Email address: [e-mail]

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