Senior Cardiothoracic Physiotherapist – ICU/CTS/CTS/Ambulatory Care

• Role title: Senior Cardiothoracic Physiotherapist – ICU/CTS/CTS/Ambulatory Care

• Role type: Max-Term, Fulltime (February 2026 – February 2028)

• Role grade: Level 3

• Department and location:  Physiotherapy, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst

• Salary: $112,396 - $116,038 p.a. + Super + Salary packaging

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

• Exciting hybrid position working across ICU, Cardiorespiratory Wards including Heart-Lung Transplant and Cardiothoracic Ambulatory Care as part of the PERFORM Research Project

• Lead the delivery of expert, tailored physiotherapy care within the stipulated areas

• Work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team within these areas to develop and implement evidence-based physiotherapy interventions

• Apply your advanced clinical skills to work independently in a high-pressure environment, making informed decisions to optimise patient outcomes

• Drive service improvements and contribute to quality initiatives and research focused on CTS physiotherapy

• Provide specialist advice and leadership within the stipulated areas, supporting physiotherapy service delivery across the CTS program

About you

• You're a qualified and AHPRA-registered physiotherapist, with no restrictions on your scope of practice

• Bring proven knowledge and experience in acute care physiotherapy, particularly in critical care and the management of ventilated patients

• Confident in applying clinical reasoning and exercising sound professional judgment in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

• A natural communicator who thrives in a team, building strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues alike

• Committed to continuous improvement, with a demonstrated history of planning, implementing and leading physiotherapy services.
   

Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 23 October 2025.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with 'About You'.

For more information, contact

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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