Aged Care Outreach Services (ACOS) Physiotherapist
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- Physiotherapist
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- REQ656132 Requisition #
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- 10 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2026)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 2
Remuneration: $95131 - $108943 + super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ656132
Location: Broken Hill
We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia (only a 2 hour flight from Sydney) with everything you need right at your front door! Broken Hill is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West
- Opportunity to make your mark in this new position within a truly supportive team
- Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
What you'll be doing
- The Physiotherapist is a key member of the community-based, multidisciplinary Aged Care Outreach Service (ACOS) team, providing specialised care to residents of Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) who are admitted to hospital within the Far West Local Health District (FWLHD).
- The Physiotherapist is responsible for delivering evidence-based assessment, rehabilitation, and treatment to support recovery, facilitate a safe and timely return to the RACF, and continue care until functional goals and baseline abilities are regained.
- The physiotherapist may be required at times to provide assessments and treatment to patients within the varied caseloads at the Broken Hill Hospital and Health Service, and outreach locations. This includes Adult and/or paediatric caseload areas which may include but not limited to inpatient acute wards, sub-acute rehabilitation, outpatients and outreach services.
What we offer you
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave per year
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!) $9009 + $2650 Meal Entertainment
Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
- Fitness passport
- Professional development and support through advanced education and training
- A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing (less than a 10 minute commute from anywhere in town and free parking)
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible by selecting APPLY NOW below:
- Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with eligibility for professional membership. At least 3 years post graduate clinical experience in a relevant field will be required to be considered for employment at level 3.
- Demonstrated clinical experience in rehabilitation and/or aged care physiotherapy, including the assessment and management of older adults with complex conditions such as post-fracture, stroke, and medical deconditioning
- Knowledge of discharge planning processes and experience in facilitating transitions of care from hospital to residential aged care or community-based settings.
- Ability to deliver physiotherapy services both in hospital and RACF environments, including the use of outreach or telehealth where appropriate, and to continue rehabilitation support post-discharge.
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, RACF staff, GPs, private providers and family/carers.
- Experience in education and support of care staff, including the ability to build capacity within aged care teams to implement mobility and rehabilitation strategies.
- Current unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence, and willingness to travel across the Far West LHD to deliver care.
- For level 3 applicants only: Demonstrated leadership and supervision experience, including the ability to support junior staff and contribute to strategic planning and service improvement initiatives.
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Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kate Vandenheuvel on Kate.Vandenheuvel@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 4th May 2026
Stepping Up
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If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:
https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West 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 a