▷ (27/10/2025) Senior Physiotherapist

This is a Permanent fulltime appointment at 76 hours per fortnight. EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability. WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorsesthe recruitment decision. Position Profile We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and enthusiastic person to the position of Senior Physiotherapist. The successful applicant provides and coordinates specialised physiotherapy services in critical care physiotherapy according to Physiotherapy Departmental and Health Service policies. Acts as a Physiotherapy clinical consultant / resource to Physiotherapists and other health professionals related to this clinical specialty. Plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care. Supervises Physiotherapy staff and support staff in the unit/clinical area, coordinates duties and manages performance. Practices as a Senior Physiotherapist and ensures practice is in accordance to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct, the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Registration Standards and EMHS policies and guidelines. Area Profile Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary‑level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care. Employee Benefits - 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. - Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance. - Flexible working arrangements. - Flexible leave arrangements. - Other professional and location based allowances. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Carol Watson on 08 9224 2076. If you experienced difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Application Instructions Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking the Apply button below. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr