Level 3 Senior Physiotherapist, Cystic Fibrosis
- Salary Packaging: Cut taxes and Boosts take home pay
- Monthly Paid Day Off, in addition to annual leave (full-time staff)
- Transferable leave from other public sector agencies per mobility provisions
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (07 September 2025)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $54.76 - $56.54 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead
Where you'll be working
Join the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) in providing exceptional health care across the region, with a focus on specialised physiotherapy services for patients with Cystic Fibrosis. Your role will be vital in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a collaborative, dynamic team.
- Deliver specialised physiotherapy care to Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients at Westmead Hospital.
- Work autonomously, managing clinical caseloads while mentoring junior staff and students.
- Participate in continuing education, staying current with advancements in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy.
- Contribute to quality improvement projects and multi-disciplinary initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
What you'll be doing
The role offers an exciting opportunity to provide specialised physiotherapy care to Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients at Westmead Hospital. You will contribute to clinical care, education, and research while working in a collaborative environment dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
- Deliver expert physiotherapy for CF patients across inpatient, outpatient, and outreach services.
- Manage a clinical caseload, including supervision of staff and students.
- Stay current with advancements in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy and CF care.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and multi-disciplinary projects.
- Collaborate with medical and allied health teams to enhance patient care.
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.
Selection Criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA Physiotherapy registration and clinical experience in Respiratory physiotherapy
- High level of knowledge in Physiotherapy service delivery across the acute hospital and outpatient settings, particularly in CF patients.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, teamwork and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated experience in, commitment to and active participation in the clinical education of staff and students.
- Ability to provide high level clinical advice and education to guide and support others in providing service excellence for patients with CF, to enhance service delivery.
- Ability to initiate and participate in quality improvement initiatives, research and service evaluation processes.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
Requisition ID: REQ535120
Applications Close: 28th November 2024
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Katherine Maka on 0414724294 or at Katherine.maka@heatlh.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.
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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.
