Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6 months with possibility of extension
Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (PN
Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Acute Allied Health Services - Physiotherapy
Closing Date: 22 February 2026
What can we offer you:
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
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Flexible working conditions
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12.5%25 Superannuation.
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Access to Employee Assistance Program.
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Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
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Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
About the Role:
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Acute Allied Health Services (AAHS) Physiotherapy provides services to a range of clients in acute inpatient wards and specialised outpatient settings. Our physiotherapists work closely with patients, carers, referrers, other health care professionals and multidisciplinary teams to achieve safe, high quality patient care. Acute physiotherapy inpatient care is delivered across 7 days with extended hours of service provision.
Neurosciences HP3s can work in varying inpatient settings including Acute Stroke Unit, Neurology Ward, and Neurosurgery Wards, depending on operational service needs and development requirements.
Under limited direction of the AAHS Physiotherapy Manager you will provide high level of appropriate physiotherapy assessment and interventions to patients across a range of specialised clinical areas.
The successful applicant will need to be available for after-hours work including weekend and/or shift pattern.
Please note: Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé and a response to the key selection criteria in no more than two pages. Where possible, include specific examples of your work.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
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Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
To Apply:
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Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Corinne Coulter on or at
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