Deliver evidence-based care for people with osteoarthritis
Help shape an innovative Joint Health Care Centre
Work across Blacktown, Mt Druitt, Westmead and Auburn Hospitals

Employment Type:Permanent Part Time
Position Classification:Physiotherapist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration:$40.05 - $57.14 per hour
Hours Per Week:32
Location: Mt Druitt, Blacktown, Westmead and Auburn Hospitals

Where you'll be working
Join the Western Sydney Local Health District Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program (OACCP), an creative multidisciplinary service delivering evidence-based conservative care for people living with hip and knee osteoarthritis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an evolving OACCP service with a vision for establishing a Joint Health Centre in WSLHD as a centre of excellence. Working across Mt Druitt, Blacktown, Westmead and Auburn Hospitals, you'll play a key role in improving patient outcomes while helping shape a new model of care.

Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team focused on collaborative patient care.

Contribute to the development of an innovative service transforming osteoarthritis management.

Work alongside experienced clinicians committed to education, quality improvement and research.

Enjoy a culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous professional development.

Help improve access to high-quality care for the diverse communities of Western Sydney.

What you'll be doing
As a Physiotherapist within the OACCP, you will provide high-quality outpatient physiotherapy services to patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis through evidence-based assessment, education and exercise programs.



You'll work both independently and collaboratively to deliver outstanding patient-centred care while contributing to the ongoing development of this exciting service.

Assess patients and develop individualised, goal-oriented physiotherapy treatment plans.

Deliver education and supervised group exercise programs that support conservative osteoarthritis management.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to optimise patient outcomes and coordinate care.

Contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement, reporting and research activities.

Support the establishment and ongoing refinement of an innovative model of care across WSLHD.

Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy

Registration: Current General Physiotherapy Registration under AHPRA

Selection Criteria

- Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients
- Well-developed written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills as well as coaching and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner as well as within a multidisciplinary team
- Able to manage time well in an out-patient setting and prioritise workloads.
- Experience participating in quality improvement initiatives as well as clinical redesign projects




- Demonstrated skills in the analysis of complex issues and conditions relating to osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee including problem solving, behaviour change strategies and the ability to monitor health outcomes
- Relevant qualification in Physiotherapy and Registration with AHPRA

Requisition ID: REQ681568
Applications Close: 20 August 2026

Tertiary Health Study Subsidies

Secure up to $12,000 for your health studies! NSW Health offers Tertiary Health Study Subsidies for 2024-2026. Open to new and graduating students entering NSW Health.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

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.

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Physiotherapist OACCP (Blacktown)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Blacktown