The Team
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Physiotherapist, with a passion for acute cardiorespiratory patient care to join our team, of over 30 working across the North West Region of Tasmania.
The Role
The Senior Physiotherapist - Critical Care/Acute Cardiorespiratory will:
Provide Physiotherapy services to cardiorespiratory patients of the Hospitals North West region.
Provide and maintain optimal specialist inpatient physiotherapy service to the inpatient wards of North West Regional Hospital.
Assess, plan and implement treatment programs for cardiorespiratory patients requiring physiotherapy.
Act as a physiotherapy resource in designated area of physiotherapy.
Work with a broader physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team to improve processes and procedures within THS-NW, informed by current evidence.
Lead quality improvement projects and service development.
Supervision and support of level 1-2 physiotherapists, and physiotherapy students as required.
You will need
High level cardiorespiratory physiotherapy experience.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision in a complex work environment.
Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated clinical competencies relating to the principles of assessment and management of cardiorespiratory patients requiring physiotherapy care.
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. It also 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 natural beauty and a lifestyle that supports work-life balance. Pursuing a health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients and enjoying experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community.
Details of appointment
Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 10 November 2025 until 9 November 2026.
Hours are negotiable 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 Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.
Access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
Salary Packaging
You'll have access to salary packaging for a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, plus other advantages if eligible.
Allowances
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 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
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Current Driver's Licence
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
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:
Senior Physiotherapist - Critical Care-Acute Cardiorespiratory HP03 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Application Guide:
Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the person listed for detailed information about the vacancy.
Laura Inkson
Deputy Manager - Inpatient Services
Phone:
Email:
What it is like working at the Department of Health
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