Senior Physiotherapist

About the role

The Senior Physiotherapist (Level 3) maternity leave backfill position is available for pulmonary and heart failure rehabilitation at Macquarie Hospital and across Northern Sydney LHD community health centres. The position is initially available until the end of November 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

Why join NSLHD?

• Access to generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport and more.
• A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.

Employment Type

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 29 November 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3

Remuneration

Remuneration: $2,329.85 - $2,405.34 per week

Hours Per Week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID

Requisition ID: REQ676267

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices.

Innovation and Career Progression

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research-driven evidence-based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employees and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.

NSLHD Diversity and Inclusion

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensuring that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Based at Macquarie Hospital and working across Northern Sydney LHD community health centres.

What you'll be doing

• Working within the experienced physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary team at CDCRS (Chronic Disease Community Rehabilitation Service).
• Co-ordinating and conducting group exercise programs for outpatients with chronic respiratory conditions and/or chronic heart failure.
• Undertaking individual patient assessments, developing evidence-based personalized rehabilitation plans, monitoring patients before, during and after exercise.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Extensive clinical experience with a minimum at a Level 2 Physiotherapist.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage a demanding workload, apply high-level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.
• Demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge in the provision of current physiotherapy practice.
• A strong commitment to an evidence-based service to provide for consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, case management, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
• Unrestricted NSW Drivers license.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
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Contact Information

If you have role-related queries or questions, contact Pauline Kemp at Pauline.Kemp@health.nsw.gov.au or call 0475 827045.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). 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 along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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Applications Close

16 July 2026

Tentative Interview Dates

Week commencing 27 July 2026