CCLHD - Physiotherapist Level 4 - Emergency Department

Employment Type:  Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4
Remuneration: $2,521.82 - $2,582.95 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ687551
Applications Close: Sunday 20th September 2026 at 11.59pm
 

Do you thrive in a team environment where your contribution truly matters? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for a dedicated Physiotherapist to be an essential part of our Emergency Department team.

About the Opportunity

Join our Emergency Department as a Physiotherapist Level 4 and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, evidence-informed physiotherapy care while providing clinical leadership within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with service development, quality improvement and mentoring to help shape the future of physiotherapy services across the Central Coast.

This position plays a key role in ensuring continuity of care and enhancing the overall patient experience. In this role you will:

• Provide advanced physiotherapy assessment, treatment and clinical leadership to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Lead, support and mentor Physiotherapists and students, fostering professional development and promoting best practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families and community partners to ensure coordinated, seamless care.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, implement evidence-informed practice and contribute to service planning and workforce development.
• Manage a complex clinical caseload while supporting the ongoing evaluation, safety and continuous improvement of Emergency Department.
   

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Extensive clinical experience as a registered Physiotherapist in an Emergency Department setting, with advanced knowledge and skills in managing complex presentations.
• Proven leadership experience, including the ability to coordinate services, mentor staff and support workforce development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading quality improvement initiatives and implementing evidence-informed practice to enhance patient outcomes.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to effectively prioritise competing demands while maintaining a high standard of clinical care.
   

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Paul Bowron
Phone: 02 4320 3317
Email: Paul.Bowron@health.nsw.gov.au

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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