Physiotherapist

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Position Details
Reference Number 10850
Position Title Physiotherapist
Employment Type Permanent Part Time
Department Therapy
Location Busselton Hub, Bunbury
Enterprise Agreement Classification Over Award - Over Award
Salary $34.95 to $45.55
Position Summary
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Physiotherapist
Lower Southwest – Bunbury/ Busselton
Permanent Part-time or Full-time (0.6 - 1.0 FTE)
Are you a Physiotherapist with a passion to work in the disability sector and the drive to attain a rewarding Physiotherapy career …? then we’re looking for you.
We are looking for passionate Physiotherapists to join our Therapy team - Lower Southwest region. Based at either our Bunbury or Busselton Office, this is a community-based role delivering interventions where the clients live their lives, in family homes, schools and other appropriate local contexts and environments.
New graduates are encouraged to apply!
You will work closely with a dedicated and supportive team of therapists, providing person centred and evidence-based support to our clients. Our goal is for our clients to live their best lives.
We celebrate over 126 years of providing world class disability services to the Western Australian community. Every day, we help children, teens, and adults with a wide range of disabilities reach their full potential.
Snapshot of the Role:
The successful applicant will:

• Work in a goal directed way with clients and their families alongside the multidisciplinary team.
• Play an active role in building capacity for clients to live their best life.
• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate physiotherapy programs and regimens relevant to client’s individual service plans.
• Liaise with parents/caregivers, teachers, health professionals and external agencies regarding physiotherapy intervention requirements for individual clients.
• Assess and prescribe adaptive and therapeutic equipment as required to meet individual client needs, in consultation with other therapists and family members.
• Have the opportunity to support a varied caseload across the lifespan. We value your ideas and innovation and work closely with you to shape your caseload towards your interests and strengths.
• Deliver high-quality evidence informed practice, including but not limited to adult disability and Early Childhood Intervention (ECI).

What you will bring to the role:

• Passion to work in the disability sector.
• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to plan, implement and deliver person-centred evidence-based services.
• Comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the Professional Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and the National Standards for Disability Services.
• Previous experience working with clients with disabilities and their families and caregivers is an advantage.
• Must be COVID-19 vaccinated.
• Ability to manage your time while balancing the needs of a diverse caseload.

Culture and Benefits
SensesWA is a fun, caring and motivating place to work with supportive, passionate, and friendly colleagues and leaders who value your contribution and share your commitment to achieving your goals. Your work will be challenging and rewarding, and you will be supported to develop both personally and professionally. Our team has a strong focus on professional development and career progression, including regular supervision with our experienced Senior Physiotherapists and opportunities for Seniors to provide supervision.
You will also have access to the following workplace benefits:

• Access to our new starters Graduate Program, beginning early 2023
• Flexible working conditions that work for you, including working from home. Senses understands that life doesn’t fit into a 9-5 box
• Effective supervision and support in all aspects of clinical and professional life
• A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
• Up to $15,900 per annum tax free salary packaging
• Up to 8 weeks purchased leave (pro-rata) on top of the usual 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata).
• 5 days and $500 professional development per annum (pro-rata)
• Up to 5 hours/ week study leave towards a higher qualification (pro-rata)
• 2 days wellness leave per annum
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Company car use or mileage reimbursement

Feedback from our SensesWA Therapist Emily S: “I have never been in a better work environment. The flexibility that Senses gives me allows me to meet the needs of my clients as well as my own needs for work-life balance. I have been at SensesWA for four years now and have never looked back.”
How to Apply:
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For further information about the role, please contact the Clinical Services Manager -Sarah Boagey - - 0431 726 706
For further information about the application process, please contact our recruitment team on
SensesWA welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability, refugee status and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as interpreters, alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process please send an email to
SensesWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and encourages social and cultural diversity.
Selection Criteria Essential: SELECTION CRITERIA ESSENTIAL 1. A tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 2. Experience in assessment of mobility, activity and participation. 3. Experience in successful planning, delivery and evaluation of intervention
Contact Person Ms Sarah Boagey
Contact Email sarah.boagey@senses.org.au
Alternate Contact Person HR/Recruitment Officer
Alternate Contact Number
Alternate Contact Email recruitment@senses.org.au
Closing Date 15/01/2024
Position Description Position Description-Therapy-Physiotherapist.pdf
Position Description-Therapy-Physiotherapist.pdf
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Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.