Job Description

Team

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Seeking a senior physiotherapist to provide and maintain optimal physiotherapy care across the medical ward, COU ward and emergency department at the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH). The inpatient physiotherapy team at MCH is a close-knit group of 8, working across the medical and rehabilitation wards.

The MCH is an exciting and rewarding place to work, featuring contemporary, evidence-informed practice that sees you closely linked to the whole multidisciplinary team.

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Role

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Within the Department Framework and in accordance with Agency Policy and Procedures the Senior Physiotherapist will, within a defined clinical team and/or other specified areas of the Hospitals:

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- Provide care collaboratively with the patient/client and carer, and other members of the multidisciplinary team as relevant.

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- Assist in the coordination of services and service development.

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- Clinically supervise Level 1-2 Physiotherapists and/or Allied Health Assistants (AHAs), and physiotherapy and/or AHA students, as required.

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- Work across the medical, COU and emergency wards at MCH providing specialised, senior physiotherapy care.

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- Work closely with other senior physiotherapy staff to ensure excellent handover processes and timely patient flow across the broader Tasmanian Health Service.

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- Manage a diverse caseload including geriatric, orthopaedic, and acute medical conditions.

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- Act as a resource person to lead complex care and discharge planning.

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Preferred Candidate

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- A high level of physiotherapy experience.

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- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision in a complex work setting.

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- Experience working in an inpatient, medical setting.

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Employment Details

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Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date until 28 May 2027.

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- Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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Salary

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$117,272 to $126,182 per annum (pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025.

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Salary Packaging

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You'll have access to a salary package and a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

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Allowances

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Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 per annum. Access to salaries beyond $123,487 is subject to qualifications and application to the personal upgrade scheme.

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Benefits

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- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.

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- Professional development and accelerated pathways.

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- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.

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- Fitness Passport – you and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

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Eligibility

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- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

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- Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

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Desirable Criteria

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- Current Driver's Licence.

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- Postgraduate qualifications or working towards this in the identified clinical area.

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Application

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Apply online.

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Equal Opportunity

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We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. The Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.

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📌 Senior Physiotherapist (514472 (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Health, Tasmania
📍 Darwin