Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Physiotherapist (508310L20)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - Allied Health Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 30 August, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

Applications close:

Sunday 30 August, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award-Classification:

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2

Salary:

$81,614 to $117,074 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Located in:

Physiotherapy RHH

Job description:

Assess, plan and carry out treatment programs for individual patients following referral from a Medical Practitioner or other Health Professional. Record details of assessments, treatments, discharge summaries and other relevant documentation to the required standard in the Agency's clinical record. Educate patients, carers and other members of the health care team in contemporary physiotherapy interventions.

The Role

Assess, plan and carry out treatment programs for individual patients following referral from a Medical Practitioner or other Health Professional.

Record details of assessments, treatments, discharge summaries and other relevant documentation to the required standard in the Agency's clinical record.

Educate patients, carers and other members of the health care team in contemporary physiotherapy interventions.

You will need

Sound knowledge of current physiotherapy practices including assessments and intervention techniques, together with the use of appropriate literature, resources and equipment relevant to the caseload.

Demonstrated commitment to the provision of a high standard of patient care, and the ability to participate fully in the handling of patients.

Well-developed communication skills, including the capacity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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

Details of appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for 12 months.

*Notwithstanding hours to 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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$81,614 to $117,074 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2025.

Salary Packaging

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.

Allowances

Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,529 is subject to qualifications and-or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates

Professional development and accelerated pathways.

A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.

Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

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.

Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

Physiotherapist (HP1-2).docx

Application Guide:

Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Sam de Zoete Deputy Manager - Physiotherapy 0427 392 584

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