Overview
Senior Physiotherapist (Team Leader) role in THS - South. Lead community physiotherapy services across Southern Tasmania, guiding teams, coordinating care and driving clinical excellence in outpatient care.
Details
Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 4
Employment type: Fixed-term, part-time
Region: South
Location: Physiotherapy RHH
Applications close: Sunday 22 February, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
The Team
Join our dynamic Community Physiotherapy Team within Physiotherapy Services team in THS - South. Physiotherapy Services provide acute and sub-acute physiotherapy care for inpatients and outpatients, working in a multidisciplinary environment. Our clinical teams span diverse specialties, including acute medical, cardio-respiratory, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, hands, burns & plastics, and women's & children's health.
More specifically, the Community Physiotherapy Team provide outpatient Physiotherapy services across multiple community health centres in metropolitan Hobart and rural sites in Southern Tasmania. This caseload includes musculoskeletal conditions, post-surgical recovery, falls and balance management and vestibular physiotherapy.
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The Role
We're looking for a Senior Physiotherapist (Community Team Leader) who is passionate about leadership and clinical excellence. In this role, you'll coordinate and lead the Community Physiotherapy Team, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. You'll manage day-to-day operations, oversee service delivery, and drive quality improvement initiatives. You'll also mentor and support staff, contribute to research, and represent physiotherapy services at regional and statewide levels. This is your chance to make a real impact—shaping services, influencing policy, and working collaboratively with other health professionals to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
You will need
* Extensive physiotherapy experience with strong outpatient clinical expertise and/or leadership experience. A vestibular skillset is highly desirable.
* Ability to manage services, coordinate resources, and lead a team effectively.
* Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary environment.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: $123,717 to $134,336 per annum (Pro rata). 12% employer superannuation contribution on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
Salary Packaging: You'll have access to salary packaging including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, and other eligible benefits.
* Access to salaries beyond $130,900 subject to qualifications and/or the Personal Upgrade Scheme
Other benefits
* Professional Development Allowance up to $1000 per annum
* Professional development and accelerated pathways
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support
* Fitness Passport – access to 40+ facilities across Tasmania for a weekly rate
Qualifications and requirements
* Tertiary qualification/program approved by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
* Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
* *Registration/licences must remain current and valid; status may be checked
Note: Refer to the Application Guide for pre-employment checks. Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents. Apply online by answering required questions.
Contact
Name: Sam de ZoetePosition: Deputy Manager - Physiotherapy ServicesPhone: 0427 392 584Email: sam.de.zoete@ths.tas.gov.au
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Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 4
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