About the role

Penrith Women's Health Centre (PWHC) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Massage Therapist to join our team on a part time or casual basis. Based at our welcoming centre in the heart of Penrith, this role offers weekday work only, with no evening or weekend shifts.

At PWHC, massage therapy is more than a relaxation service. It forms part of our holistic approach to supporting women's health and wellbeing. Our massage services assist women experiencing chronic pain, chronic health conditions, stress and anxiety, while also promoting self-care, resilience and overall wellbeing. Services are designed to improve both physical and emotional health outcomes and enhance quality of life. PWHC is committed to ensuring equitable access to health services for women who may experience disadvantage or barriers to care. Our massage therapy supports women experiencing stress, anxiety and musculoskeletal concerns, as well as women navigating complex social, health or life circumstances. All services at PWHC are delivered within a client-centred, trauma-informed and culturally safe framework. We work from a feminist health promotion philosophy that values respect, empowerment, inclusion and the diverse experiences of women.

The successful applicant will provide appointment-based massage therapy services from our Penrith centre and may also have opportunities to participate in community outreach activities, including health promotion events, short wellbeing massage sessions and baby massage workshops.

About the Position

- Classification: Health and Support Services Award (HSSA) Level 2.1

- Employment Type: Part time or casual hours negotiable up to 20 hours per week

Key responsibilities

- Provide appointment-based massage therapy services from the Penrith centre

- Participate in community outreach activities, including health promotion events,



short wellbeing massage sessions and baby massage workshops

- Deliver services within a client-centred, trauma-informed and culturally safe framework

- Work independently and manage appointments

- Prioritise competing demands

About you

- Certificate or Diploma qualification in Massage Therapy

- At least two years' experience providing massage therapy services

- Knowledge of trauma-informed and client-centred practice

- Ability to provide culturally safe and inclusive services to women from diverse backgrounds

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries

- Ability to work independently, manage appointments and prioritise competing demands

- Current Working With Children Check and National Police Check, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement of employment

- Certificate in Infant/Baby Massage or willingness to obtain (desirable)

- Private Health Fund Provider Number or eligibility to obtain (desirable)

- PWHC considers being a woman a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act.

About us

Our Centre at PWHC is in the heart of Penrith where clients can access a range of health and wellbeing services in a fresh, inviting and empowering environment. The site has easy access to all-day parking and public transport. PWHC provides all team members free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program, as well as an annual subscription to the Calm App, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

- Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program

- Annual subscription to the Calm App

- Professional development opportunities

- Supportive, values-driven and collaborative team culture

If you wish to know more about the role, please contact Manager Health and Wellbeing Services, Deb, ••••@pwhc.org.au

📌 Massage Therapise (Penrith)
🏢 Penrith Women's Health Centre
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