Senior Physiotherapist

Be a part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3

Requisition ID: REQ609350

Remuneration: $56.69 to $58.52 per hour (plus casual loading and allowances)

Employment Type: Casual

Hours Per Week: up to 38 hrs

Location: STATEWIDE

Applications Close: This is a rolling requisition, and the job advertisement will remain open until all positions are filled. Completed applications will be reviewed once they are submitted.

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of Australia's largest health system by joining the statewide NSW Health Deployment program in the Central Resource Unit (CRU).

We are looking for Senior Physiotherapist to practice and promote safe, efficient and effective Inpatient, Outpatient/Community care that reflects current standards of Physiotherapy practices.

Where you'll be working

The Physiotherapist workforce will be deployed to locations across NSW Health from anywhere between two and 13 weeks, working a rotating roster including night duty while on deployment to support short-term staffing needs. You will have the flexibility to work for short periods of time, with the opportunity to stay longer and work across a variety of health settings when on deployment.

To learn more about the locations of our Local Health Districts and Specialty Networks, visit our NSW Health website. There is also more information about working in our rural and regional areas at Imagine Rural.

Benefits

• With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia
• Experience new, different, and positive environments with flexibility through the Deployment program
• Your accommodation, travel (flights and care hire), meals and some out-of-pocket costs will be paid under the NSW Health Official Travel policy with the assistance of our team.
• You may be eligible for some allowances and the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme while on deployment #ruralhealthincentives.
• Get access to a range of learning opportunities through the support of our very own deployment educator.
• Wellness benefits including Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Free annual influenza vaccination.
• We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (support is available Stepping Up website), LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

If you would like more information, review the Position Description and join our Webinar.

To find out more about applying for this position and to start your application, click the APPLY FOR JOB button at the top.

To be considered for this position, you will need to attach your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and response to the targeted questions in the questionnaire.

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

Targeted questions:

• Current Physiotherapy registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Provide of examples of your extensive level of knowledge and clinical expertise in the physiotherapy management of patients with acute and/or chronic illnesses.
• Tell us about your high level of experience in supervision and teaching of students and/or staff.
• Current drivers' licence with capacity and willingness to travel to NSW Health business and service locations throughout NSW which will include overnight stays in regional / remote areas. These deployments will make up the majority of your time in the position.
• Please specify how you found out about this vacancy.

Contact

For role related queries or questions contact MoH-

Additional Information

• The Central Resource Unit is also advertising a Physiotherapist Level 2 (ID: REQ position. To apply, visit Career at NSW Health.
• This is an NSW Health Category A position. For more information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases policy.

If you have any current evidence of vaccination against these, upload them with your application. Your current vaccination status will not impact your application. If you are the preferred candidate, you will be responsible for covering the costs of any remaining vaccination requirements. The Staff Health Team will access your Australian Immunisation Register record if needed, please advise if you prefer the team not to view your vaccination record. For more information read the NSW Health OASV Policy.

You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application.

• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website.

We are dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.