Senior Physiotherapist - Spinal Outreach Service

Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney; Ryde; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Fitness Passport

Health Insurance discounts

Maxxia Rewards

Career growth

Counselling support

Leadership

Culture

Leave entitlements transfer

Job summary

Royal Rehab Ryde is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist with full AHPRA registration to join the Spinal Outreach Service on a Level 3-4 permanent part-time basis based in Ryde (3 days per week, with additional hours potentially available).

You will provide expert assessment and education to people with spinal cord injury, work within a multidisciplinary team, and travel to rural NSW 3-4 times per year (up to 3 nights per trip). This role supports ongoing service development and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• AHPRA Registered Physiotherapist with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience.
• Post-registration experience and/or qualifications relevant to spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, or rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately keep records including written client records and administrative records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Current C unrestricted drivers' license or equivalent.
• Competent computer user, specifically with Microsoft products.
• Ability to travel throughout rural NSW (approx. 3 times a year, for 3 nights duration on each occasion).

Responsibilities

• Providing holistic case management to support clients with complex disabilities related to spinal cord injury (SCI).
• Managing multiple competing caseload demands.
• Participating in development and delivery of clinician education.
• Contributing to the service development of the team and organisation, through contributions to working parties and quality projects deemed relevant to this role.
• Attend 3-4 rural clinics during the calendar year (away for max 3 -night blocks).

Skills

AHPRA Registered Physiotherapist

SCI rehabilitation experience

Written & verbal communication

Record keeping

Valid driver’s license

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist - Spinal Outreach Service

• Level 3-4 permanent part-time opportunity based in Ryde (3 days per week with additional hours potentially available)


• Periodic travel to rural NSW required (approx. 3-4 times per year, max 3 nights at a time)


• Surface Pro and mobile provided


• Salary Packaging: Package up to $9,000 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay


• Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres


• NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award

About us

At Royal Rehab Ryde we’re redefining health and wellbeing.

We offer a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services for both public and private patients. Our team provides expert care for individuals with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and more. We also deliver orthopaedic rehabilitation, post-operative care, and general reconditioning. Services are available across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and tailored support throughout the recovery journey.

We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture that values your expertise.

About the role

Are you an experienced and highly motivated Physiotherapist with full AHPRA registration, looking to make a real impact in spinal cord injury care? This is an exciting opportunity to join the NSW Spinal Outreach Service (SOS); a state-wide program that includes the Rural Spinal Cord Injury Service.

In this rewarding role, you’ll work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team to provide expert assessment, education, consultancy, and support to people with a spinal cord injury, as well as their families, carers, and care providers across NSW. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a service that makes a difference,

Key responsibilities

• Providing holistic case management to support clients with complex disabilities related to spinal cord injury (SCI).


• Managing multiple competing caseload demands.


• Participating in development and delivery of clinician education.


• Contributing to the service development of the team and organisation, through contributions to working parties and quality projects deemed relevant to this role.


• Attend 3-4 rural clinics during the calendar year (away for max 3 -night blocks).

About you

We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with:

Essential Criteria

• AHPRA Registered Physiotherapist with a minimum of 5 years post registration experience.


• Post-registration experience and/or qualifications relevant to spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, or rehabilitation.


• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.


• Demonstrated ability to accurately keep records including written client records and administrative records in accordance with policies and procedures.


• Current C unrestricted drivers' license or equivalent.


• Competent computer user, specifically with Microsoft products.


• Ability to travel throughout rural NSW (approx. 3 times a year, for 3 nights duration on each occasion).

Your Royal Rewards

• Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay


• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts


• Maxxia Rewards:Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner


• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities


• Salary: Competitive remuneration


• Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family


• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team


• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment


• NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Ryde a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

What's next

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and start your journey with us!

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

Visit our Royal Rehab Ryde careers page for more information:
www Royalrehabgroup.com.au/careers/

The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history and referee checks.

Further Enquiries

Victoria Podmore, Physiotherapy Professional Leader
Phone: [phone]***(Mon, Wed & Thu)
Email: ***************@royalrehab.com.au

Lynelle Bartram, ClinicalOperationsManager- Public Community & Outpatient Services
Phone:[phone]***
Email: ***************@royalrehab.com.au

Application Close Date

Monday 23rd November 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date

Additional information

• Health Insurance: Exclusive HCF discounts


• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts


• EAP Support: Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support