Physiotherapy Level 1-2 - Geriatric Medicine

🧠 Shape recovery for older adults in a high impact hospital setting
🤝 Work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team
📈 Build clinical expertise through education research and supervision

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 07/04/27)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1/ Level 2
Remuneration: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour 
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)
Location:  Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working
Cumberland Hospitals are part of Western Sydney Local Health District and provide dynamic patient centred care to a diverse and growing community. You will join a collaborative allied health team delivering high quality geriatric medicine services in a fast paced environment.

• Supportive teaching hospital culture with strong clinical governance
• Diverse caseload across acute and subacute geriatric services
• Close multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and community care
• Commitment to education research and evidence based practice
• Focus on safety quality improvement and professional growth

What you'll be doing 
In this role you will deliver high quality physiotherapy services to older adults while contributing to service development education and continuous improvement.

• Assess treat and manage patients using advanced physiotherapy skills
• Work autonomously and guide Allied Health Assistants where appropriate
• Communicate clearly with patients carers and multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to service planning evaluation and quality improvement
• Supervise students and participate in ongoing professional development

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

•  Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy 

• Current General Physiotherapy Registration under 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 ability to analyse problems, set priorities and apply a range of options to develop solutions skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

3. Demonstrated computer literacy, high level verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences

4. Ability to provide high quality physiotherapy services across a broad range of clinical areas.

5. Effective time management and organisational skills.

6. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

7. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and knowledge of Quality Improvement & Evidenced Based Practice.

Requisition ID:  REQ620924
Applications Close:  29th December 2025

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application.  The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• 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 Sonea Surash Kumar at Sonea.SurashKumar@health.nsw.gov.au