Senior Physiotherapist Pain Management
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- A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference .
The Michael J Cousins Pain Management & Research Centre is seeking a senior physiotherapist for arole to provide patient centred clinical assessment, management and education to patients with complex chronic pain conditions within our experienced multidisciplinary team. Flexible days are available for this temporary two day per week until 10 Jan 2028.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 1 November 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4
Remuneration: $63.81 - $65.36 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ633826
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.
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Where you'll be working
Michael J Cousins Pain Management & Research Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital
What you'll be doing
To provide an effective, high quality and comprehensive physiotherapy service in individual and group settings as part of a multidisciplinary team at the Michael J Cousins Pain Management & Research Centre (MJC PMRC), Royal North Shore Hospital, based soundly on the principles of evidence based practice and established physiotherapy standards. The Senior Level 4 Physiotherapist has a recognised clinical specialty in the management of patients with chronic pain requiring high levels of clinical care.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
- Full registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and current AHPRA registration. Evidence of extensive clinical experience in the delivery of physiotherapy services for patients with complex chronic pain conditions at a minimum of a Level 2 Physiotherapist.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive musculoskeletal assessments, within a biopsychosocial framework, of patients referred to the MJC PMRC and advise on appropriate management as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Proven ability to conduct individual interventions, both face to face and via telehealth, in keeping with current evidence-based treatments for chronic pain. Demonstrated ability to implement the physiotherapy and education components of group cognitive behavioural pain management programs as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of the SIRA and iCare policies for injured workers and those injured in motor vehicle accidents. Proven ability to work with stakeholders to facilitate early intervention strategies to avoid long-term disability.
- Collaborates and participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team using appropriate communication skills. Demonstrated excellent organisational, time management and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting service development, quality improvement activities, and professional education.
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For role related queries or questions contact Maria De Sousa on Maria.DeSousa@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: 27 January 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 9 February 2026
