Support patient recovery through meaningful rehabilitation
Join a dedicated, multidisciplinary allied health team
Build your skills in specialised brain injury rehabilitation
Empower patients to rebuild strength and independence by supporting tailored physiotherapy programs within a specialist brain injury service. This is an opportunity to work in a specialist team assisting physiotherapists in their treatment of patients with brain injury.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 15th May 2026)Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 1Remuneration: $31.86 per hourHours Per Week: 30Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join the Westmead Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (BIRS), part of Westmead Hospital—one of Australia's leading tertiary hospitals. You'll be part of a collaborative, patient‐centred team committed to delivering high‐quality care and supporting people with complex neurological needs. Work in a supportive, education‐focused environment that values teamwork, continuous learning and professional growth.
You'll enjoy:
* A dynamic inpatient setting within a leading rehabilitation service
* A friendly, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration
* Strong clinical supervision and ongoing professional development
* A workplace committed to safety, wellbeing, and excellence in care
* Opportunities to broaden your experience across varied therapy contexts
What you'll be doing
As a Physiotherapy Assistant, you'll play a key role in helping patients regain mobility, strength and function following brain injury. Working under the guidance of Physiotherapists, you'll support the delivery of therapy programs to enhance recovery and improve quality of life.
In this role you will
* Implement therapeutic activities and exercise programs as directed by treating Physiotherapists
* Assist with individual and group therapy sessions in hospital and community‐based settings
* Observe and report patient progress, fatigue or changes in condition to the clinical team
* Support safe patient handling, mobility training and equipment set‐ups
* Prepare therapy resources, maintain equipment, and assist with administrative tasks
Ready to make a meaningful impact?
At NSW Health, you'll be part of a team that cares for every community, creates opportunities for growth, and makes a real difference every day. Join us and help shape healthier futures—apply now.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
* Experience working with people with disabilities
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Demonstrated effective communication skills
* Demonstrated time management skills
* Experience with manual handling
* Basic computer skills and familiarity including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint), Typing skills
* Basic digital photo capture and editing skills
* Licence: Current NSW Licence
For inquiries about the role, contact ThiTuyetMai Pham at ThiTuyetMai.Pham@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
**Please note:** A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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