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$116,892 - $120,680 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time until 21 March 2027 | Port Kembla Hospital (PKH) | REQ645513 | Grade: Physiotherapist Level 3 | Applications close: 22 March 2026
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PRACS is a single discipline service offering centre and home-based outpatient adult rehabilitation and aged care physiotherapy.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Level 3 Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Rehabilitation and Aged Care service at Port Kembla Hospital in the gym-based role.
This exciting role focuses on gym-based therapy delivered to a wide range of aged care and rehabilitation clients, offering therapy in an individual or group based context.
You'll have the opportunity to work alongside other physiotherapists and allied health assistants, participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring clinical excellence in outpatient physiotherapy services.
The successful applicant will have clinical skills in frailty, falls prevention and rehabilitation, including amputee and neurological conditions, as well as demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision to junior staff.
May be required to work across other sites within the District.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
As a part of the new Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services Project, a new Community Health Centre is being built on the old Port Kembla Hospital site. The Warrawong Community Health Centre will bring together a range of services including community mental health, drug and alcohol, community nursing, and child and family services.
Until the new Community Centre is complete, some allied health services will continue to operate out of the Port Kembla Hospital site.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
* Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
* Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
* Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
* Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
* Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now
by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
* Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
* Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* Current AHPRA Registration
* Extensive post graduate clinical experience in the clinical specialty area
* Valid NSW Drivers Licence
This is a temporary parental leave relief position until 21 March 2027 with the possibility of an extension at same or reduced hours.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
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For role-related queries or help applying, contact Maira Gee on Maira.Gee@health.nsw.gov.au
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
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