CCLHD - Senior Physiotherapist Level 3 - RAID

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until November 2026
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $2240.23 - $2312.82 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ653582
Application close: Sunday 26th April 2026 at 11.59PM

CCLHD is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to provide high-quality, evidence-informed care within our interdisciplinary RAID-ED team in the Emergency Department.

This recruitment is for the physiotherapy position within the CCLHD RAID-ED model. This is a 6-month interdisciplinary team pilot service that will include a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and a Social Worker. This team will work in Gosford Hospital Emergency Department Monday-Friday targeting ED presentations related to functional decline, mobility limitations, or psychosocial factors. The goal of this service is to deliver early assessment, rapid intervention and coordinated discharge planning from the point of triage.

CCLHD already has established Allied Health services within ED, including Primary Contact Physiotherapy and Social Work, which provide timely, discipline-specific assessment and intervention for defined patient groups (e.g. musculoskeletal presentations and high-risk psychosocial needs). Importantly, this is not a replacement model — it is additive and complementary. Primary contact Physiotherapy and Social Work continue to deliver discipline-specific expertise, while RAID-ED focuses on complex patients requiring coordinated, whole-of-function assessment and rapid discharge planning.

About the Opportunity

In this role, you will: 

• Plan, coordinate and deliver high-quality, evidence-informed physiotherapy services to children and their families/carers across a variety of clinical settings, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Exercise independent professional judgement in managing complex cases, contribute to innovative and best practice models of care, and support the continuous improvement of service delivery.

• Provide clinical leadership, including supervision and mentoring of Level 1/2 Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and students, and active participation in education, quality improvement and professional development initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on health outcomes while contributing to a supportive, forward-thinking team within CCLHD.

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

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• A Bachelors or postgraduate degree in Physiotherapy and registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA.
• Extensive experience in emergency physiotherapy, with the ability to manage complex cases and provide high-level clinical care.
• Strong leadership skills and enjoys mentoring junior physiotherapists, students, and allied health assistants.
• Great problem-solving skills and the ability to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.

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 for full-time staff, 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?
Breanna Walter on 
Phone: 02 4320 3292
Email: breanna.walter@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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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. 

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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