Senior Physiotherapist (Lvl 3) - Aged Care - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ653192
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $116892.00 - $120680.00 per year + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications close: 19/04/26
Contact: Elise Tcharkhedian - Physiotherapy Head of Department on Elise.Tcharkhedian@health.nsw.gov.au87384710
Providing expert physiotherapy for complex care through advanced clinical reasoning, innovation and leadership.
Achieve Something Great
Join the Liverpool Physiotherapy Department in a permanent full‑time Level 3 Senior Aged Care Physiotherapist role, where your clinical leadership and expertise will contribute to high‑quality care and service excellence.
- Be part of an exceptional multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive physiotherapy services across Aged Care and General Medicine.
- Provide senior clinical leadership through the supervision, teaching and support of Level 1/2 and new graduate physiotherapists.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement and best‑practice care for older adults.
- Work closely with specialist services including Falls Clinic, Specialist Aged Care, Rehabilitation Services and the Transitional Care Program (TCP).
- Make a meaningful impact by supporting safe, effective and person‑centred care for an ageing patient population.
Are You the Right Fit?
You are an experienced and motivated physiotherapist with strong clinical expertise, leadership capability and a commitment to delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical practice skills with the ability to manage complex physiotherapy caseloads across a range of inpatient settings.
- Proven experience in supervising, teaching and supporting Level 1/2 physiotherapists, new graduates and students.
- Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and the application of evidence‑based practice.
- Experience in quality improvement, research and service development activities to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
- Highly developed communication, time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Physiotherapy Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a recognised degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- Describe your clinical experience managing a complex physiotherapy caseload in Aged Care, including falls assessment, discharge planning and education to patients and carers. In your response, outline how you apply advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and effective time management to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Demonstrate your experience supervising and/or teaching physiotherapists or students. Include how you supported their development and describe any involvement in quality improvement, research, or service development activities.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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