Clinical Physiotherapy Leader for Defence Health

3 days ago


Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Dental Corporation Full time

About the Opportunity

Bupa is seeking a highly skilled Senior Physiotherapist to join our team at Robertson Health Centre in Darwin, Northern Territory. This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead and mentor our physiotherapy department, providing high-quality services to Defence personnel.

About the Role

  • This is an initial casual role with the potential to become a full-time permanent position in early 2024.

As a key member of the management team, you will balance clinical and administrative responsibilities, including:

  • Providing evidence-based practice physiotherapy assessments, treatments, and rehabilitative services to Defence personnel.
  • Undertaking supervisory and management functions to ensure the provision of high-quality physiotherapy services.

This is an incredible opportunity for a clinician to focus on mentorship, clinical leadership, and continuous improvement while making a real contribution to the provision of health services to Defence Force members.

About You

Please note that you must be an Australian citizen and able to attain and maintain a baseline security clearance from the Defence Security and Vetting Service.

  • We're looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • A strong ability to work well with both people and details, as this role involves interactions with clinical and non-clinical team members, legislative frameworks, nuanced processes, and compliance activity.
  • Strong management skills, including leadership and conflict resolution.
  • A genuine commitment to mentoring, leading, and growing internal talent, championing a meaningful career pathway for our clinicians.

You will also require:

  • Current unconditional and unrestricted registration with AHPRA.
  • A minimum of 5 years of full-time postgraduate musculoskeletal experience in an accredited physiotherapy environment (or part-time equivalent).
  • A minimum of 2 years of full-time postgraduate musculoskeletal experience within the last 5 years in an accredited physiotherapy environment (or part-time equivalent).
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification.

Becoming Part of Our Team

The Robertson Health Centre team are passionate and professional, caring deeply about the work we do. We operate in a unique clinical environment with extremely high standards, compliance, and contractual obligations. We're driven and responsive to the needs of Defence Force members, with them at the centre of everything we do.

This is your chance to make a real impact on our services, helping shape the health outcomes of those serving in the Australian Defence Forces.

Your Benefits

  • Tangible employee benefits and discounts on Bupa products and other health and wellbeing initiatives.
  • A supportive team where your contribution is truly valued – our people love working at Bupa.
  • Opportunity to build your career with a global leader in healthcare.

About Us

Bupa is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring equality in recruitment, development, retention, and promotion of staff. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.



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