Senior Physiotherapist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4

Remuneration: $126, $129,591.00 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ621300

Application Close Date: 30/11/2025

Interview Date Range: 03/12/2025 – 10/12/2025

Contact Details: Elise Tcharkhedian |

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist to provide specialist clinical service provision to clients with Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders across South West Sydney Local Health District. The position will work directly with neurologists and other allied health clinicians across SWSLHD to improve access and care to patients with Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders. Part-time job share will be considered.

What You'll be Doing

This position is responsible for specialist physiotherapy clinical service provision to clients with Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders across South West Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD). This includes service development and evaluation and advanced reasoning and clinical practice skills in the management of clients of a novel or complex nature, as well as providing consultation and education across the SWSLHD in specialised assessment and treatment of clients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. This position is responsible for the supervision, teaching and training of Level 1/2 and 3 Physiotherapists, AHAs and students. The position will build multidisciplinary relationships and work closely with the Neurology departments in SWSLHD to lead the service design and build district-wide multidisciplinary pathways and improve access to specialised care for clients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, including facilitation of community supports and in reach to clinics.

Where You'll Be Working

Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.

The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.

Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Current Physiotherapy Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a recognised degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Advanced level of clinical knowledge and expertise in the physiotherapy management of patients with Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in providing clinical leadership, consultation, supervision and education for staff and/or students
• Demonstrated leadership, skills and experience in the planning and implementation of quality improvement, research and service development activities.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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