Senior Physiotherapist

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
Mersey Community Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 30 September, 2025 11:55 PM

Tuesday 30 September, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3

$110,425 to $121,907 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Part Time

Region:

North West

Location:

Mersey Community Hospital

Within the Department Framework and in accordance with Agency Policy and Procedures the Senior Physiotherapist will, within a defined clinical team and/or other specified areas of the Hospitals:• Provide care collaboratively with the patient/client and carer, and other members of the multidisciplinary team as relevant.• Assist in the coordination of services and service development.• Clinically supervise Level 1-2 Physiotherapists and/or Allied Health Assistants (AHAs), and physiotherapy and/or AHA students, as required.

The Team:

Seeking a senior physiotherapist to provide and maintain optimal physiotherapy care on a Monday across the medical wards and emergency department at the MCH. The inpatient physiotherapy team at MCH is a close-knit group of 8 working across the medical and rehabilitation wards. The MCH isan exciting and rewarding place to work, featuring contemporary, evidence-informed practise that sees you closely linked to the whole multidisciplinary team

The Role:

- Work across the medical, COU and emergency wards at MCH providing specialised, senior Physiotherapy care.
- Work closely with other senior physiotherapy staff to ensure excellent handover processes and timely patient flow across the broader THS.
- Managing a diverse caseload including the management of geriatric, orthopaedic, and acute medical conditions.
- Be a resource person to lead complex care and discharge planning.
- Work as part of the greater multidisciplinary team to manage a varied and dynamic caseload.
- Opportunity to provide supervision, education and support for rotating Level 1/2 Physiotherapists and students.
- Facilitate and lead quality improvement projects and service development.

You will need

- High level physiotherapy experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision in a complex work environment.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 15.2 hours per fortnight, 26 November 2025until 26 November 2026.

*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:$110,425 to $121,907 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

- Salary range is in accordance withAllied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

- Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

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

Postgraduate qualifications or working towards this in the identified clinical area

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

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You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role

For more information:

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

Name: Laura Inkson
Position: Deputy Manager of Physiotherapy - inpatient services
Phone number: 0429177673
Email address: laura. inkson@ths.tas.gov.au

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