Physiotherapy - Geriatric Medicine

• Deliver expert physiotherapy while improving community health outcomes

• Work autonomously, managing diverse caseloads with impact and skill

• Make an impact daily with innovative, evidence-based treatments

Help patients thrive with expert physiotherapy, lead recovery plans, and inspire the next generation.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 05/05/2026)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1/ Level 2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 28.5
Location: Geriatric Medicine Department, Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working 
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers high-quality health care services to diverse communities in Western Sydney, focusing on collaboration, respect, and empowerment.

• Covers Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs.

• Provides primary, secondary, and tertiary care.

• Supports over 1 million residents, including the Greater Western Region.

• Driven by a vision of 'better health services for western Sydney and beyond'.

• Embraces core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment. 

What you'll be doing 
Make a real difference in the community as a physiotherapist with RACE/RACE-Extend, supporting independence, wellbeing, and recovery.

• Deliver hands-on, holistic physiotherapy across diverse client needs

• Work autonomously while managing and prioritising caseloads

• Set measurable goals and develop personalised care plans

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for best outcomes

• Mentor students and drive quality improvement initiatives

This is a temporary part time physiotherapy level 1/ level 2 position primarily working in the community and assist cover the acute clinical areas of Geriatric Medicine as required. The work days are Monday to Thursday, 28.5 hours per week.  This role suits people who are looking for work life balance. At Westmead, we have great team work and foster positive work culture by providing a supportive learning environment. Temporary contract may be extended beyond 5th May 2026, subject to operational needs.

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent 

• Registration: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA) 

Selection Criteria:

1. Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent, current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA) and current unrestricted NSW Drivers licence.

2. Demonstrated post-graduate experience in aged care physiotherapy and skills including physiotherapy assessment, care coordination, intervention and education with clients with complex needs.

3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team including case planning and review and demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision.

4. Demonstrated effective and efficient time management and ability to plan and prioritise workload.

5. Demonstrated excellence in communication skills including negotiation, advocacy, and the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

6. Demonstrated effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

7. Demonstrated computer and technology skills including the ability to understand and efficiently use emerging technologies (including electronic medical records, word processing and databases).

8. Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, evidence based practice and commitment to continuous professional development.

Requisition ID:  REQ617369
Applications Close:  9th November 2025

 
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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.   

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact Shalini.Balram on Shalini.Balram@health.nsw.gov.au