Requisition ID: REQ

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 38 hours per week up until 30.June.2028

Remuneration: $2,329.84 – $2,405.33 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Bankstown Hospital

Applications close: 09/08/2026

Contact: Sharmane Motuliki - Physiotherapy Head of Department on or via

Vaccination requirement: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

About this role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Senior Physiotherapist to join our outpatient Physiotherapy service in a Musculoskeletal Senior Physiotherapist Position. This position provides advanced clinical care to adults with complex musculoskeletal conditions, with a caseload of hip and knee osteoarthritis management, integrating evidence‑based MSK outpatient physiotherapy with delivery of the NSW Health Musculoskeletal conditions. The successful applicant will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, providing high‑level clinical assessment, education, exercise‑based management and self‑management support, while contributing to service development, quality improvement and mentoring of junior staff.

Opportunities

- Deliver high‑quality physiotherapy care with autonomy, complex case management, and opportunities to shape innovative service models.
- Evaluate and enhance programs, contribute to best‑practice frameworks, and influence the future direction of physiotherapy services.
- Supervise Level 1/2 Physiotherapists, support AHAs, and guide students through teaching, coaching, and clinical leadership.

Are You the Right Fit?

What we are looking for

- Demonstrates strong assessment and decision‑making skills, especially with complex or novel presentations.
- Confident guiding Level 1/2 Physiotherapists, AHAs and students with a supportive, growth‑focused approach.
- Comfortable evaluating programs,



improving models of care and contributing to service development.
- Able to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
- Engages in ongoing learning, reflective practice and evidence‑based care.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- Current Physiotherapy Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Relevant clinical experience including demonstrated advanced practice skills and management of a complex Musculoskeletal caseload.
- Demonstrated experience in supervision and teaching of staff and/or students.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and evidence based practice.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in quality improvement, research and service development activities.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

Financial Perks

- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full‑time and part‑time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full‑time employees

Work‑Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport




- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe workplace 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 well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed‑term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

How to Apply

Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

Position Information

Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact
- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

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📌 Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (Lvl 3) - Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital - Temp FT
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Bankstown