AddressAt Southern Cross Care (WA) we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.
Southern Cross Care (WA) is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.
We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care (WA) an extraordinary place to be.
About the role and where you will be working:
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist on a permanent part-time basis at Villa Pelletier in West Leederville.
As a Southern Cross Care physio, you will have a passion for working in partnership with older people and for developing and delivering person centred evidence-based physiotherapy. You will maintain an active case load and engage with our care teams supporting our residents to achieve their physical and activity goals.
This is a part time position of 22.5 hours fortnight and days of work, start and finish times are initially negotiable to suit your work-life balance. You will be supported by an experienced allied health manager and professionals across the organisation.
We’ll also be asking you to:
- Delivering of high quality physiotherapy services to our residents
- Maintaining an effective falls prevention/management program within the home
- Communicating effectively with the care team to enhance the wellbeing of residents
- Contributing to quality improvements in allied health and the residential service
- Complying with Allied Health, clinical and Workplace Health and Safety policies, procedures and safe work practices
About you:
In order to be successful in this role, you will need to be an AHPRA registered Physiotherapist with at least 3 years’ experience. You will also need a strong commitment to person centred care and able to work both independently and within a team. Most importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to make a positive difference in our residents' lives.
Working with us:
At Southern Cross Care (WA), we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:
- Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
- Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
- Free employee assistance program
- A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual leave
- Carers/personal leave
- Service Awards for long standing employees
- Flexible working environment
How to apply:
For more information or to discuss this opportunity please call our General Manager Wellbeing Services Annette Brown on 0482 165 ***. To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience.
Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:
- Current AHPRA Registration as a Physiotherapist (unlimited)
- National Police Clearance (current within 6 months)
- NDIS Worker Screening check
- Immunisation record (Flu & COVID19)
- Drivers Licence
- A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
About us:
Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care (WA) is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.
Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.
Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;
Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.
Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. Group.
Southern Cross Care (WA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.
For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au
