Senior Hand Physiotherapist

✋ Lead advanced hand therapy services and clinical practice

🧠 Provide expert care for complex upper limb conditions

📊 Drive service development and quality improvement initiatives

Deliver advanced hand therapy services while leading clinical practice and team development.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 29/01/2027)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4
Remuneration: $63.81 - $65.35 per hour + superannuation 
Hours Per Week: 14
Location: Auburn District Hospital

Where you'll be working
This role is based at Auburn Hospital within physiotherapy and hand therapy services.

• Works within outpatient, inpatient and plastics clinic settings

• Reports to Physiotherapy Team Leader

• Leads a team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists

• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team including surgeons

• Engages with patients, universities and professional networks

What you'll be doing 
You will provide advanced clinical care and leadership in hand therapy.

• Deliver specialised assessment and treatment for upper limb conditions

• Provide consultancy and leadership across WSLHD

• Supervise staff and coordinate education and training

• Lead service development, planning and quality initiatives

• Manage clinical caseloads and team performance

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: Appropriate Tertiary Recognised Degree in Physiotherapy 

Selection Criteria: 

1.     Current Physiotherapy Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Certified Hand Therapist with eligibility for AHTA Membership.

2.     Demonstrated high level clinical expertise and knowledge with experience in hand therapy assessment and treatment, including the management of novel and complex presentations, static/dynamic splinting, and wound/scar management.

3.     Demonstrated experience providing clinical consultation in Hand Therapy with liaison across a wide network to support local demands and client/stakeholder needs.

4.     Demonstrated experience in the leadership and supervision of a team of staff as well as clinical education of students.

5.     Demonstrated experience in leading the planning, implementation, and evaluation of local service delivery models within an evidence-based framework.

6.     Excellent written and verbal communication skills including networking, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, computer literacy and time management skills.

7.     Demonstrated ability to apply independent professional judgement whilst working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

8.     Demonstrated experience in leading and implementing quality improvement initiatives, and active participation in research.

Join WSLHD and lead high-quality hand therapy services that deliver meaningful functional outcomes for patients across Western Sydney.

Requisition ID: REQ653902
Applications Close: 4^th June 2026

Need more information?

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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 Lilian Wong on 0477 991 933.