Physiotherapist Level 1/2, Illawarra Transitional Aged Care Service

To provide support to elderly clients in the community to enhance their safety, promote independence and optimise health outcomes in collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time until 29 August 2027 | Port Kembla Hospital (PKH) | REQ597273 | Grade: Physiotherapist Level 1/ 2 | Applications close: 22 August 2025 This is a temporary leave relief position until 29 August 2027 with the possibility of extension. Full Time preferred but Part Time may be considered. Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more. ITACS provides a time-limited, goal-oriented service for older people who would benefit from additional low intensity therapy in their own homes as well as assisting with the decision-making process around long term care service supports. As the Physiotherapist in ITACS you will provide high quality Physiotherapy services to clients and carers, to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for the clients. You will be required to have problem-solving skills to support a client's safe mobility in the home and community setting without direct clinical supervision when completing in-home assessments and interventions. You will also provide care planning, case management and liaise with external stakeholders. The position functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a teamwork approach to the provision of low intensity therapy home-based programs to frail elderly clients who are ready for discharge from sub-acute hospital care but are unable to return home without additional care and support. For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here. A Little About Us. As a part of the new Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services Project, a new Community Health Centre is being built on the old Port Kembla Hospital site. Located on Dharawal Country, Warrawong Community Health Centre will bring together a range of services including community mental health, drug and alcohol, community nursing, and child and family services. Until the new Community Centre is complete, some allied health services will continue to operate out of the Port Kembla Hospital site. Benefits Of Working With ISLHD. We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

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Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees) Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees) Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities Requirements Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role. Current AHPRA Registration Valid NSW Drivers Licence ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. Need more information or help applying?

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