Community Physiotherapist

Job Description:
Position Title: Community Physiotherapist
Employment Type: Maximum Term Full Time until 30th June 2024
Hours per week: 38 hours per week
Position Grade: Level 3, Year 1 or 2
Salary: $108,595 - $112,114 base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award
Department Name: Flexicare Community Allied Health
Position Summary:
A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated Community Physiotherapist with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high quality patient centred care. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to be able to work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality physiotherapy services to community clients living in the St Vincent’s Hospital catchment area.
The Level 3 Physiotherapist has :
Recognised high level clinical skills enabling them to work across a range of clinical areas and is able to perform novel, complex and critical clinical services to clients, families and carers with a high level of professional knowledge.
operates autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision.
has an operational/supervisory role within the team, including planning, implementation, and evaluation and reporting on clinical services and are involved in the implementation of St Vincent’s Hospital protocols, initiatives, policies and procedures
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website
The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.
About St Vincent's Health Network Sydney:
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive Immunisation history complies with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2011_005. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney has an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) approved salary packaging scheme in place to increase the take home pay of staff. For information about the scheme go to
Application Instructions:
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.
When applying for the position, Applicants will be required to upload a recent Resume as well as a separate Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria for the position as outlined below. External applicants are to upload their Cover Letter alongside their Resume when reaching the ‘My Experience tab
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Selection Criteria
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
2. Tertiary Qualification in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration.
3. Current NSW drivers’ license Class C or above.
4. Demonstrated post-graduate skills in assessment, clinical reasoning and evidence based intervention in the aged care/rehabilitation community setting.
5. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and provide clinical supervision, support and governance to Level 1/2 physiotherapists and/or assistants.
6. Demonstrated commitment to improving clinical practice and service delivery through leadership of quality improvement activities and ongoing professional development.
7. Demonstrated effective communication, consultation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
8. Demonstrated leadership and involvement in quality improvement activities.
An example on how to address the selection criteria is provided in the link below in order to assist you with completing your application.
Applicants that do not address the selection criteria will have their application automatically culled.
Applications close: 21 March 2024
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Review the following documents:
Contact Details: Hannah Smith Acting Manager Chronic and Complex Care 0403928878. hannah.smith@svha.org.au
Alternate Contact: Christine Nguyen christine.nguyen@svha.org.au
Closing Date: 21 March 2024 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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