27 Jul
NSW Health
City of Wollongong
Physiotherapist Level 3, Port Kembla Hospital PRACS, Community
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Join a dynamic team and elevate your career as a Physiotherapist, providing expert care in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region
$56.96 - $58.52 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 14.5 hours per week until 7 December 2025 | Port Kembla Hospital (PKH) | REQ590579 | Grade: Physiotherapist Level 3 | Applications close: 6 August 2025
This is a temporary leave relief position until 7 December 2025 with the possibility of extension.
An eligibility list and/or talent pool may be created where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within 18 months of the job advertisement closing.
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Level 3 Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Rehabilitation and Aged Care service at Port Kembla Hospital.
This exciting role focuses on community-based therapy through an outreach service. You'll have the opportunity to supervise junior rotational physiotherapists while leading service development and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring clinical excellence in outpatient and community physiotherapy services.
The successful applicant should have advanced clinical skills in frailty, falls prevention and ability to work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
Provide a high-quality specialist physiotherapy service to client groups and circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced reasoning and practice skills and operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision.
Plan, coordinate and implement high levels of clinical expertise and specialised knowledge in their specialty to patients and carers of ISLHD in accordance with NSW Health, ISLHD and physiotherapy policies and procedures and standards.
Provide clinical supervision and support of Level 1 and 2 health professionals, technical and support staff, students and other staff as appropriate. Participate and assist with the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting on clinical services.
May lead a consultative role within their area of expertise. They may also conduct clinical research and participate in the provision of clinical in-service education programs to staff and students.
May have an operational/supervisory role under the direction of the ISLHD Physiotherapy Head of Discipline or delegate and may be required to manage specific tasks or projects.
May be required to work across other sites within the District.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A Little About Us.
As a part of the new Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services Project, a new Community Health Centre is being built on the old Port Kembla Hospital site. Located on Dharawal Country, Warrawong Community Health Centre will bring together a range of services including community mental health, drug and alcohol, community nursing, and child and family services.
Until the new Community Centre is complete,
some allied health services will continue to operate out of the Port Kembla Hospital site.
Benefits Of Working With ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Requirements
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people,
aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Maira Gee at
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