Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (Lvl 3) - Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital - Temp FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ

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

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

Please note: 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.

Achieve Something Great

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.

Oppurtunities:

- 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?

We are looking for someone who:

- 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.

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We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming workplace. 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.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

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

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

South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.

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

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📌 Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (Lvl 3) - Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital - Temp FT
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Bankstown