Level 3 Senior Physiotherapist Aged Care-Behaviour Support Unit

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3

Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ616847

Application Close: 19 November 2025

REQ Level 3 Senior Physiotherapist Aged Care-Behaviour Support Unit

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Level 3 Physiotherapist to join our dedicated team in a permanent full-time role within the inpatient Aged Care team at St George Hospital.

The Level 3 Physiotherapist will be part of the Aged Care team and will be the Physiotherapy clinical lead in the newly established Behavioural Support Unit (BSU), located in the modern Kensington Street Building at St George Hospital. The BSU provides evidence-based clinical and behavioural support for patients with dementia, delirium, and other age-related cognitive conditions.

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Plan, coordinate, and implement in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge within Physiotherapy in order to provide high quality Physiotherapy care to clients of the Behavioural Support Unit and Aged Care Precinct consistent with NSW Health, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.

The Behavioural Support Unit and Aged care precinct is dedicated to supporting older people living with dementia, delirium, and other age-related cognitive conditions. Our team delivers tailored, evidence-based care that promotes comfort, independence, and quality of life. The purpose of the Behaviour Support Unit is to stabilise behaviour and safely facilitate the transition of care to an appropriate discharge destination. We offer a supportive workplace with ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to a continually evolving service delivery, to meet the needs of the community.

This role includes responsibilities for supervision, quality improvement initiatives, education delivery to other health care professionals and the teaching of students on clinical placement.

At St George Hospital, we're proud to offer a dynamic and supportive environment for physiotherapists who are passionate about delivering excellence in patient care and driving innovation.

Be part of a team that's shaping the future of physiotherapy—supportive, progressive, and deeply committed to making a difference for our patients and the team we work with.

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• Extensive post graduate clinical experience in supporting older people living with dementia, delirium, and other age-related cognitive conditions
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high level clinical advice, education and support to others in providing service excellence.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes.
• Demonstrated active participation in developing, implementing, and reporting on services.
• Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions, please contact Zara Youngblutt via email at

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment- and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support(SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

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