Physiotherapist Transitional Aged Care Program (svha)

Job Description

• Role title:  Physiotherapist TACP

• Role type:  Permanent Full Time

• Role grade Physiotherapist Level 1/2 (Year1-4)

• Department and location:  SVHS Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP), St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst

• Salary:  $ 73,427.07-$104,752.76+ super+ salary packaging

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physiotherapist to join our team and make a difference in the community by providing essential services to clients in the Transitional Aged Care Program. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering physiotherapy assessment and treatment for clients in the community-based Transitional Aged Care Program.

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• Managing cases for clients on the Transitional Aged Care Program to ensure their needs are met effectively.

• Collaborating with community services, health professionals, and support groups to provide integrated care.

• Actively participating in quality improvement initiatives within the Transitional Aged Care Team.

• Providing education and training to the Transitional Aged Care Team and other community teams as required.

About you

We are seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist who is committed to making a difference in the lives of older adults. The ideal candidate will have:

• Evidence of a Tertiary Qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Physiotherapist.

• A current NSW drivers’ license (Class C or above), with the ability to travel within the community to provide services.

• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring integrated and effective care for clients.

• Strong communication, consultation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients, families, and healthcare professionals effectively.

• A commitment to ongoing professional development, with evidence of leadership in quality improvement activities to enhance clinical practice and service delivery.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and have the skills to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you!

Why work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 01 May 2025

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the requirements listed in the About You section here.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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