Physiotherapist

Looking for a change of scenery?

Make the move to the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network region as Regional Clinical Senior Physiotherapist and discover a career that comes with an unforgettable lifestyle. Just a few hours north of Adelaide, our region spans some of South Australia's most iconic landscapes - from the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges to welcoming rural towns rich in history and community spirit. Whether you're based in Quorn, Port Augusta, or another vibrant location, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of professional opportunity and outback adventure. Embrace a role where your work makes a difference - and your surroundings make it unforgettable. Your next chapter starts here in FUNLHN

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Location Negotiable within Region
• AHP3 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 6 June 2026)
• Base Salary Range: $108,347 - $116,216 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Become a part of our team and help improve the lives of patients in our community with your dedication and expertise

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

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FUNLHN Information

Service:

Allied and Community Health Service

Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams who work together towards the common goal of improving health outcomes of our community members. Services are based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, with regular outreach clinics held in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Maree and Leigh Creek. We offer a wide range of centre-based, in-home and community-based services to people of all ages and tailor our services to best meet our client needs. To find out more about the Services at Country Health Connect - Flinders and Upper North Community Health Service | SA Health

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

Support and Training:

• Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
• Access to Professional Development funding
• Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU Australia
• Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
• Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance

About the Role:

Step into a pivotal leadership role as the Regional Clinical Senior Physiotherapist, where your advanced clinical skills and strategic insight will help shape high-quality allied health services across the Flinders and Upper North region. You'll support and guide a dynamic rural and remote workforce, driving improvements in service delivery, safety, and accessibility. Collaborating with allied health teams, managers, and key stakeholders, you'll play a central role in developing innovative models of care and workforce strategies that respond to the evolving needs of our communities.

Learn more about our Allied Health workforce

About You:

• Must hold a recognised qualification within the relevant Allied Health Profession and be eligible for (full) membership of the relevant Allied Health Profession. For those professions requiring Registration all requirements to obtain and maintain current registration must be fulfilled. For self-regulated professions it is desirable to participate in the professional associations accredited continuing professional development program.
• Provide expert clinical or consultancy services across FUNLHN.
• Work with autonomy using advanced skills and reflective practice.
• Support service development and redesign to meet evolving needs.

Please refer to the role descriptions below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 911479

Want To Know More? Contact:

Dan Johnson - A/Team Leader Clinical Services Team, ,

Application Closing Date: Monday 8th December PM

Attachments:

911479 AHP3 Role

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