Physiotherapist - Acute Student Clinical Educator
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $126,524 - $129,591 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ646047
Applications close: 08/04/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
Step into a role where your clinical expertise shapes both patient outcomes and the future of physiotherapy.
We are seeking a passionate Physiotherapist to lead clinical care within our acute respiratory ward while playing a pivotal role in developing the next generation of clinicians.
In this role, you will manage a dynamic caseload, supervise student placements, and coordinate acute placement planning, including Clinconnect and invoicing responsibilities. You will also collaborate with universities, support undergraduate clinical education, and contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of placement experiences across NBMLHD.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on patients and students, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Degree in Physiotherapy and National Physiotherapy Registration with AHPRA.
- Significant postgraduate experience as a Physiotherapist including substantial experience in Cardiorespiratory and acute care Physiotherapy.
- Demonstrated substantial experience in staff and student supervision.
- Demonstrated significant teaching skills and experience with staff & students.
- Demonstrated substantial commitment to professional development, quality improvement and Evidence Based Practice.
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide advice to service managers on Physiotherapy clinical service development, practice and design in response to demands and client / stakeholder needs.
- Demonstrated experience in student placement planning and organisation.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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 Paola Lighezzolo on Paola.Lighezzolo@health.nsw.gov.au
