Physiotherapist Team Leader

The Opportunity:

Due to growth Anglican Care have an exciting opportunity for Physiotherapist Team Leader to join our residential and community aged care teams. You will be responsible for developing and leading the physiotherapy services across our aged care services as well as support and oversee the physiotherapy team.

Why you'll love working with us:

At Newcastle Anglican, we don't just offer jobs — we offer purpose-driven careers. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

Growth & Development: Dedicated professional development support 

Family Friendly:14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks partner leave + super contributions. 

Smart Salary Packaging: Save on your rent, mortgage or bills – up to $611 per fortnight. 

Education Perks: Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools. 

Wellness Boost: Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport. 

Mental Health Support:Free access to our Employee Assistance Program. 

Career Progression: Real opportunities for advancement. 

Flexibility: We support flexible work arrangements. 

Impact: Lead a team that's changing lives every day.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide a high standard of clinical service that reflects and promotes evidenced based practice

• Manage an appropriate case load effectively through planning, clinical prioritisation, and proactive time management skills

• Function as an advisor in relation to the provision of Aged Care Services. Ensure the alignment of technologies, methods and practices with the Home Care Standards, Charter and relevant organisational policies and procedures

• Identify individual consumer's needs resulting in the development and implementation of a holistic therapy plan in consultation with the consumer, carer, relevant stakeholders, and frameworks (internal and external)

• Ensure allied health and therapy plans are developed based on the goals, strengths and identified needs in consultation with consumers. These are to be reviewed in accordance with policies and frameworks (internal and external)

• Leading and participating in programs that may enhance the older persons wellbeing, quality of life and preference to remain living in their own home

• Conduct and complete comprehensive assessments and defined measures, and use specified data collection tools and outcome measures to record and demonstrate changes in function and to ensure consumer outcomes

About you?

• Current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• 5+ years working as a Physiotherapist, including experience in the aged care sector

• Sound knowledge and practical experience working with people who are ageing from an enablement, restorative and wellbeing perspective, including assessment and the delivery of evidence-based skills

• Understanding of case coordination and multidisciplinary teamwork

• Demonstrated ability to lead and promote change and contribute positively to workplace culture

• Experience working with people who have dementia and their carers

• Experience supervising or mentoring staff

• Capacity to provide education and hands on learning in the workplace

• Demonstrated experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information visit or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team at 

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.