Physiotherapist - CRS & LifeWorks

• Temporary level 1-2 position (maternity leave cover until March 2026)
• Full-time across two services or part-time over single service
• Salary Packaging: Package up to $9,000 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
• Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres
• Health Insurance: Exclusive HCF discounts
• NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award

About us..

At Royal Rehab Ryde we're redefining health and wellbeing. 

We offer a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services for both public and private patients. Our team provides expert care for individuals with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and more. We also deliver orthopaedic rehabilitation, post-operative care, and general reconditioning. Services are available across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and tailored support throughout the recovery journey. 

We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture the values your expertise.  

About the role..

We are seeking a Physiotherapist with strong clinical skills in neurological physiotherapy to join our Physiotherapy team based out of Royal Rehab Ryde. This Maternity leave position is available as full-time work across both our Community Rehab Services (CRS) and LifeWorks – Ryde teams. Alternatively, two part-time roles in each of the services may be considered. Both services provide therapy to clients in the community so access to a vehicle and valid driver's licence is essential for the role.

LifeWorks - Ryde (2days/week) is an innovative multi-disciplinary service that is growing LifeWorks Ryde supports clients by providing therapy services onsite and in the community. The Ryde campus has a state-of-the-art advanced technology centre in which the team provides innovative therapy using robotic technology. The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary team with a client-focused and goal-centred framework. Working primarily with adult clients with neurological conditions and/or complex disabilities both onsite at Ryde and in the community.

Community Rehab Services (3days/week) provides rehabilitation and therapy services to clients in their own home environment within the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), to community clients at the NSLHD residential TACP program at Belrose. The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary team with a client-focused and goal-centred framework. Working primarily with adult clients with neurological and orthopedic conditions in our Home-Based Rehab, Transitional Aged Care (TACP) therapy program.

The successful applicant will be offered excellent professional development support, a work phone, laptop and access to fleet vehicles for work related travel.

*Key responsibilities include:*

• Provision of high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy interventions based on sound clinical reasoning following comprehensive assessment
• Provision of clinical supervision for assistants
• Supervision of physiotherapy students
• To contribute to the clinical education of self and others including students
• To maintain and encourage an evidence-based approach to practice

About you..

We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with: 

Essential Criteria: 

• Current Registration with AHPRA
• Current C unrestricted driver's licence, good driving record and own car
• Experience in providing physiotherapy to clients in the community, disability and/or rehab setting
• Experience and clinical skills in neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation
• Demonstrated excellence with written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional growth and development

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working with persons with permanent disability
• Experience with NDIS, LTCS/iCare and other compensable clients including reports
• Experience working with people with spinal cord injury
• Experience with supervision of physiotherapists and students

Your Royal Rewards...

• Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
• Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
• Salary: Competitive remuneration
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
• NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Ryde a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive. 

What's next..

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and APPLY NOW to start your journey with us   

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered. 

Visit our Royal Rehab Ryde careers page for more information: 

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The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history and referee checks.

*Further Enquiries:* Victoria Podmore, Physiotherapy Professional Leader

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Email:  

Application Close Date: COB Monday 22nd September 2025