Physiotherapist
Advance your career in hand therapy through specialised clinical practice at Royal North Shore Hospital.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 26 March 2028 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $1,522.06 - $2,171.41 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ708677
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
Royal North Shore Hospital
What you'll be doing
This 12-month fellowship appointment provides an exceptional opportunity to develop advanced skills in hand therapy within a leading tertiary referral centre. The position is open to both external applicants and current NSW Health staff, with the option for existing employees to undertake the fellowship as a temporary secondment from their substantive role, subject to agreement from their employing department. Throughout the year, the successful candidate will gain extensive experience in hand trauma and upper limb rehabilitation while working alongside an expert multidisciplinary team and contributing to education, research and service development initiatives.
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 relevant postgraduate clinical experience and community health experience with a broad interest in all areas of physiotherapy practice including aged care and chronic disabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- 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 (Page 11). 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: 26 November 2026
