Physiotherapist Spinal Cord Injuries Unit
Join a leading spinal cord injury unit and deliver impactful care alongside a skilled and collaborative physiotherapy team.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 9 April 2028 (with the possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ672368
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence-based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
This position offers the opportunity to work in one of NSW’s state spinal cord injury units with the chance to build your skills in the management of people with acute spinal cord injury. You will work both independently and as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, alongside a level 6, a level 3 and another level 1/2 Physiotherapist; with plenty of opportunity for education and clinical supervision. There is also a great Physiotherapy network across Royal North Shore Hospital who are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a range of services. You will have the opportunity for experience in other areas alongside this collaborative team.
What you'll be doing
You will be providing Physiotherapy care for people with new and established spinal cord injury. This involves acute post-injury care, early mobilisation, respiratory management and commencement of rehabilitation and seating. You will be well supported within a team of 4 Physiotherapists providing care across an eighteen-bed ward and to outlying areas. Education is a key focus, with opportunities to engage in ongoing training, professional development and mentoring within this highly specialised field. This environment fosters continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth within a supportive team.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Qualifications recognised for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated postgraduate clinical experience applicable to acute hospital physiotherapy. Demonstrated current clinical knowledge of Spinal Cord Injury physiotherapy especially acute care, and a high level of physiotherapy intervention skills in the management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required) and demonstrated computer literacy skills.
Commitment to Quality Improvement, ongoing professional development, evidence based practice and research.
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For role related queries or questions contact Peter Young on Peter.Young1@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 9 July 2026
