Senior Physiotherapist (Level 3) - Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to August 2027
Hours per Week: 16 (Thursday and Friday)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ676965
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The successful applicant will provide physiotherapy services across the Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation programs, working Thursdays and Fridays within a multidisciplinary outpatient setting. The role requires sound clinical knowledge in the assessment and management of patients with respiratory and cardiac conditions, including exercise prescription and progression, respiratory assessment, spirometry, airway clearance techniques, six-minute walk testing, hydrotherapy and telehealth rehabilitation. The position also involves providing individual and group education, supervising students, and contributing to quality improvement and research activities.
Applicants should have previous experience in pulmonary and/or cardiac rehabilitation or strong acute cardiorespiratory physiotherapy experience.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Current AHPRA Physiotherapy Registration and degree, or equivalent, in Physiotherapy, ensuring eligibility for full membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association with experience at Level 2 or higher.
- Advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Physiotherapy.
- Ability to independently problem solve, apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as per of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to initiate, lead, complete and evaluate quality improvement initiatives and/or research focused on patient/client outcomes.
Benefits
- Paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Additional public holiday during the end of year period.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For further information, please contact Peter Trewin via email at Peter.Trewin@health.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 9515 9822.
Applications Close: 20 August 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
