Senior Physiotherapist (505475L7)

The Team:

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and the Community Physiotherapy unit is part of the RHH Physiotherapy service. Community Physiotherapy provides outpatient and home visiting services across southern Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.  All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role:

This position will be based in community health centres in southern Tasmania and or the RHH central clinic. If a health centre is more than 30km from Hobart city, travel will be in work time and a vehicle provided.   The Senior Physiotherapist will have clinical oversight of diverse patient presentations including but not limited to musculoskeletal, post-surgery or acute hospital presentations, and falls, balance and peripheral vestibular disorders.  There are expectations of being involvement in quality improvement initiatives and supervision.

You will need:

• Extensive general physiotherapy experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative and to work with minimal supervision in a complex work environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated clinical competencies of the principles of management related to designated area of physiotherapy.

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 21 March 2027.

*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: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Agreement Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022 

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 $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development.
• 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.

• Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Post graduate qualifications, or working toward this in the identified clinical area

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

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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