Senior Palliative Care Physiotherapist

• 🌟 Lead physiotherapy care in a specialist Palliative Care environment
• 🧠 Apply advanced clinical skills to support complex patient needs
• 🤝 Work closely within a supportive, multidisciplinary care team

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 26/06/2026)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Auburn

Where you'll be working
Join a trusted health network at Auburn Hospital, committed to quality care.

• Servicing facilities within WSLHD.
• Collaborative and empowering team culture.
• Vision: Better health for western Sydney and beyond.
• Salary packaging and employee perks.
• Supportive leadership and growth.

What you'll be doing

• The Level 3 Palliative Care Physiotherapist will be responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality physiotherapy services to patients within the Palliative Care Unit of Auburn Hospital. They will apply advanced reasoning skills, and work within a multidisciplinary team to manage client groups and circumstances of a complex nature.
• Responsible for contributing to the planning, implementation, evaluation, improvement and reporting of the physiotherapy service at the facility level.
• This position is part of the broader Physiotherapy department and may be required to assist with the provision of services to other areas of the facility.

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.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification:  Appropriate Australian Physiotherapy Council  Tertiary Recognised Degree in Physiotherapy
• Registration: AHPRA Physiotherapist Registration 

Selection Criteria

1. Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy, current Physiotherapy Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
2. Significant experience in Physiotherapy, with substantial experience working with patients receiving palliative management or end of life care
3. Demonstrated experience in clinical supervision and teaching of staff and students
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including networking, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
5. Excellent time management and organisational skills
6. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and experience in leading Quality Improvement Initiatives including design, implementation and evaluation and implementing Evidence Based practice
7. Demonstrated experience in the development of clinical physiotherapy policies and procedures and/or guidelines

Requisition ID: REQ566385
Applications Close: 18th May 2025

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 enquiries about the role, contact Lilian Wong on 0477 991 933.