NSW Government

Physiotherapist (Level 4) - Emergency Department - Primary Contact

🔍 Campsie, Canterbury Hospital | Sydney

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Physiotherapist
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REQ590390 Requisition #
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1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to August 2026 with possibility of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4
Remuneration: $2,331.57- $2,388.08 per week + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Hospital 
Requisition ID: REQ590390
  

Delivering high-quality physiotherapy care in a fast-paced emergency setting, supporting SLHD’s commitment to patient-centred care.
  
 
About the Role
  
Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care.
    
The Primary Contact Physiotherapist will provide specialist services within the Emergency Department (ED) and senior clinical leadership within physiotherapy, including optimisation of patient/client care delivery, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff. They will be working from 0930 to 1800, and include weekends (particular over winter). As the senior Emergency Department Physiotherapist, Level 4, the duties involve provision of both Primary Contact Physiotherapy (PCP) and Secondary Contact Physiotherapy (SCP) models of care within the ED. The PCP role provides high-quality musculoskeletal patient management assisting in improvement of patient flow in the ED and reducing length of stay. 
    
For more information, please view the Position Description
    

Ideal Candidate

  • Must hold a Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Physiotherapy, recognised for AHPRA Physiotherapy Registration and that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, to adults and children.
  • Extensive experience and demonstrated ability in building and maintaining professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits and Perks!

  • Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading 
  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus  
  • Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
  • Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
  • Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits

 

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

 

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).  

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

            

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

   

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. 

 

For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’

 

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For enquiries, please contact Sandeep Gupta via email at sandeep.gupta1@health.nsw.gov.au

 

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!


Applications Close: 20 July 2025

 

For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’

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