Senior Respiratory Physiotherapist (Lvl 3) - Liverpool Hospital - Perm FT
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- Physiotherapist
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- REQ636617 Requisition #
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- 8 hours ago Post Date
Requisition ID: REQ636617
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $116892.00 - $120680.00, per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Hospital Physiotherapy
Applications close: 22/02/26
Contact: Elise Tcharkhedian - Physiotherapy Head of Department, Liverpool on Elise.Tcharkhedian@health.nsw.gov.au
Advancing respiratory care at Liverpool Hospital through expert assessment, service development, and committed leadership in teaching, training, and clinical innovation.
Achieve Something Great
- Join Liverpool Hospital’s dynamic Physiotherapy Department as the Senior Respiratory Physiotherapist and make a meaningful impact on patient care.
- Lead the oversight and treatment of a diverse and complex respiratory caseload, including patients within the Acute Respiratory Failure Service and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs.
- Work collaboratively within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, contributing expert clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Drive excellence in respiratory physiotherapy by applying advanced assessment, treatment, and clinical reasoning skills to support patients with complex needs.
- Guide, mentor and supervise junior physiotherapists, helping shape the next generation of clinical talent.
- Grow your expertise and influence within one of NSW’s busiest and most innovative tertiary hospitals.
Are You the Right Fit?
We’re looking for a motivated and capable clinician who is ready to step into a senior role and make a meaningful impact in respiratory physiotherapy. You’ll be a great match for this opportunity if you can bring:
- Current registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA and a strong commitment to safe, high‑quality clinical care.
- Confidence in guiding and supporting others, with experience mentoring, supervising or teaching physiotherapy staff or students.
- A passion for ongoing learning, staying current with emerging evidence and applying best-practice approaches in your day-to-day work.
- An interest in improving how services are delivered, contributing to research, evaluation, innovation or quality initiatives.
- Strong communication skills, enabling clear, compassionate and professional interactions with patients, families and colleagues.
- The ability to manage competing priorities, working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Well,‑developed respiratory and cardiopulmonary clinical expertise, especially in supporting patients with chronic or complex conditions.
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.
1. Current Physiotherapy Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy.
2. Demonstrated extensive level of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy skills and experience, including management of chronic disease patients.
3. Demonstrated experience in supervision and teaching of staff and/or students.
4. Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in quality improvement, research and service development activities.
If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.
Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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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