Community Physiotherapist (Relief)

The role:

• Work as an effective member of the community physiotherapy team in the assessment, planning and delivery of physiotherapy services for clients and their carers in Northern Tasmania.
• In consultation with the Team Leader - Community Physiotherapy and members of the physiotherapy team, ensure that services are delivered according to best practice standards and in accordance with organisational policies and professional codes of conduct.
• Contribute to health promotion and prevention initiatives within the region.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The team:

• Being part of a highly collaborative team that has a focus on best practice.
• Greatly varied case mix
• Nature at your doorstep that enables you to explore Tasmania's most unique environment.

Details of Appointment
Fixed term, casual, day worker position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible until 31 January 2026
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $106,966 to $123,013 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: * Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Current Driver's Licence.
Position Features:
Some travel within the region may be required.
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information
Liv Mitchell
Position: Team Leader - Community Physiotherapy
Phone: (03) 6777 1427
E-mail:
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