*Employment Type:*
Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
*Location:*
SWSLHD District Wide Service
*Position Classification:*
Physiotherapist Level 4
*Remuneration:*
$126, $129,591.00 per annum
*Requisition ID:*
REQ627074
*Application Close Date:*
14/12/2025
*Interview Date Range:*
17/12/2025 – 19/12/2025
*Contact Details:*
Matthew Heikkinen – |
About The Opportunity
The Level 4 Senior Neurodegenerative Disease Supportive Care physiotherapist will holistically assess and manage clients in the community with neurodegenerative disease – including respiratory and ventilator requirements and functional assessment.
This position is responsible for specialist physiotherapy clinical service provision in the area of neurodegenerative disease across South West Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD). This includes service development and evaluation, advanced clinical reasoning and practice skills in the management of clients of a novel or complex nature, as well as providing consultation and education across the SWSLHD in the assessment and management of clients with neurodegenerative disease. The position will build multidisciplinary relationships and work closely with the Neurology, Palliative Care and Respiratory Departments in SWSLHD to lead the service design and build district-wide multidisciplinary pathways to improve access to specialised care for clients with neurodegenerative disease, including facilitation of community supports (including NDIS and ENABLE) and in reach to clinics.
What You'll Be Doing
This position is responsible for specialist physiotherapy clinical service provision in the area of neurodegenerative disease across South West Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD). This includes service development and evaluation, advanced clinical reasoning and practice skills in the management of clients of a novel or complex nature, as well as providing consultation and education across the SWSLHD in the assessment and management of clients with neurodegenerative disease. This position is responsible for the supervision, teaching and training of Physiotherapists, AHAs, the broader MDT and other external providers. The position will build multidisciplinary relationships and work closely with the Neurology, Palliative Care and Respiratory Departments in SWSLHD to lead the service design and build district-wide multidisciplinary pathways to improve access to specialised care for clients with neurodegenerative disease, including facilitation of community supports (including NDIS and ENABLE) and in reach to clinics.
Requirements
The Level 4 Senior Neurodegenerative Disease Supportive Care physiotherapist will h olistically assess and manage clients in the community with neurodegenerative disease – including respiratory and ventilator requirements and functional assessment. This includes:
* Assessing and managing function, including advice around exercise and maintenance of function, upper limb care, neck supports and positioning
* Implementing and/or assisting in the delivery of appropriate ventilatory support/non-invasive ventilation for clients in the community
* Provision of respiratory care including procedures such as secretion clearance and airway suctioning where indicated
* Education and support for patients/carers and private care providers in the use and care of ventilatory support equipment, respiratory care/sputum clearance techniques and the use of transfer aids/tools
* Participation in case conferencing, clinical meetings and multidisciplinary clinics
* Liaison with medical staff concerning treatment choices and long-term treatment plans
* Facilitation of community supports and in-reach to hospital outpatient clinics
*Where You'll Be Working*
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.
These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.
With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application
* Current Physiotherapy Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Can you describe a time when you managed a complex physiotherapy caseload involving patients with neurodegenerative conditions? How did you apply advanced practice skills to balance clinical priorities, ensure safe respiratory management, and support patients through end-of-life care?
* Tell us about an occasion where you provided clinical education to another health professional. How did you integrate evidence-based practice into your guidance, and what impact did this have on service quality or patient outcomes?
* Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
*Salary Packaging*
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
*Health & Fitness*
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
*To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the
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