Senior Physiotherapist, Pulmonary Rehabilitation

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Pre-tax super

Novated lease options

PD allowance

Flexible work options

Leave loading

Fitness discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SA Health’s Central Adelaide Local Health Network seeks a Senior Physiotherapist for Pulmonary Rehabilitation, delivering advanced respiratory care across CALHN sites including RAH, HRC and QEH, with primary placement at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, supervise staff, and contribute to education and research while advancing patient-centred care across complex pulmonary programs.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree enabling Physiotherapy Board registration.
• Bring substantial recent experience in specialist clinical areas, including respiratory medicine and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Manage complex clinical cases with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate advanced communication and clinical leadership.
• Bring experience in supervision and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessment and intervention.
• Manage complex cases with minimal professional supervision.
• Provide expert clinical advice and specialist consultancy.
• Supervise and support physiotherapy staff and students.
• Lead quality improvement, education and research activities.

Skills

Advanced clinical

Respiratory care

Pulmonary rehab

Clinical leadership

Supervision

Education

Physiotherapist degree

Physiotherapy Board registration

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) – Senior Physiotherapist – Pulmonary Rehabilitation

• A Royal Adelaide Hospital Physiotherapy service, program currently based at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre (5085)
• Salary AHP3 – $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Temporary up to 31/8/27 and part Time working 22.5 hours per week, with potential for permanent appointment

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

• Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
• Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
• Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.

At CALHN, every voice matters. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients, and staying connected across teams to deliver a seamless patient journey through our Safe and Connected Operating Model.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

About the Role

Join CALHN as a Senior Physiotherapist in Pulmonary Rehabilitation and use your advanced clinical expertise to deliver high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy care. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join the CALHN Physiotherapy Department Respiratory team, which works across the RAH, HRC and QEH, with this role based primarily at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre. In this dynamic role, you will deliver high-quality physiotherapy services across specialist clinical areas, including respiratory medicine and Pulmonary Rehabilitation services. You will play a key role in the multidisciplinary teams supporting patients referred to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program from services across South Australia, utilising your advanced physiotherapy skills to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Working within a specialist multidisciplinary team, you’ll manage a clinical caseload while providing expert advice, supervision and education to support excellent patient outcomes.

• Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessment and intervention
• Manage complex cases with minimal professional supervision
• Provide expert clinical advice and specialist consultancy
• Supervise and support physiotherapy staff and students
• Lead quality improvement, education and research activities

The RD also identifies responsibilities for evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary clinical activities, service development and improvement, research, staff oversight and teaching.

About You

You are an experienced physiotherapist who brings advanced clinical expertise, sound professional judgement and a strong commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment where you can share your knowledge, guide others and contribute to ongoing service improvement.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a degree enabling Physiotherapy Board registration
• Bring substantial recent experience in specialist clinical areas, including respiratory medicine and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Manage complex clinical cases with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate advanced communication and clinical leadership
• Bring experience in supervision and service improvement

These requirements reflect the essential qualifications, clinical experience, leadership capability, complex case management and service improvement experience outlined in the RD.

Why You’ll Love It Here – CALHN benefits that matter

In line with the new Enterprise Agreement 2025 you’ll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.

• Make your money go further – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment + pre-tax super and novated lease options
• Grow your career – build your skills and explore opportunities across CALHN
• Work together – strong multidisciplinary support and shared expertise
• Professional development allowance – with structured development support
• Balance work and life – access flexible work options where available
• Support your wellbeing – enjoy leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
• Feel supported – confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications.
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?

Connect with:

Nathan Ward, Advanced Clinical Lead Physiotherapist

P:0417 626 079
E:

or

Julia Simmons, Senior Manager, Physiotherapy

P: 7074 3095
E:

Applications close:

30th of October 2026

Job Ref: 950047