Overview
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 truly multidisciplinary environment. Our clinical teams span diverse specialties, including acute medical, cardio-respiratory, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, hands, burns & plastics, and women's & children's health. 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. Want to learn more? Click here to discover what it's like to work with our team!
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.
Details
Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 22 January 2027. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated 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
$123,717 to $134,336 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.
Salary Packaging and Allowances
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. Access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme. In addition, Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum.
Benefits
Benefits available to eligible candidates include professional development and accelerated pathways, various leave entitlements, Fitness Passport and more.
Eligibility
* 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 during employment
How to apply
Apply Online. 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 is not required. Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Contacts
Name: Sam de Zoete
Position: Deputy Manager - Physiotherapy Services
Phone: 0427392584
Email: sam.de.zoete@ths.tas.gov.au
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Department of Health Tasmania is an equal opportunity employer and supports a Carer Accredited Employer Status.
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