About the Role

Necessity Health is seeking an experienced Lead Osteopath / Senior Osteopath to join our growing multidisciplinary allied health clinic in the Illawarra region.

This is a senior clinical position suited to an Osteopath with extensive experience who is confident managing complex presentations, mentoring clinicians, and contributing to clinic leadership and service development.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-informed care while supporting team growth, clinical standards, and patient outcomes within a collaborative environment.

We also work closely with our sibling company, Necessity Kids, creating additional opportunities to expand your clinical scope.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary aligned with senior experience
- Leadership and career progression opportunities
- Structured involvement in mentoring and team development
- Ongoing professional development and internal CPD
- Strong multidisciplinary team environment (Osteopathy, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Massage)
- Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
- Salary: $80,000 – $130,000 per annum plus superannuation (commensurate with experience)

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct advanced osteopathic assessments and manage complex musculoskeletal presentations
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-informed manual therapy and treatment planning
- Provide in depth patient education
- Mentor and support junior clinicians and new graduates
- Contribute to clinical leadership, team development, and internal training
- Assist in maintaining high standards of clinical governance and patient care
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes




- Support business growth through caseload development and retention strategies
- Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and professional development initiatives

Essential Requirements

- Minimum 5 years’ clinical experience as an Osteopath
- Demonstrated experience in a senior, lead, or managerial Osteopath role
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Osteopathy
- Current general registration with the Osteopathy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Advanced competency in musculoskeletal assessment and manual therapy techniques
- Proven ability to manage complex cases independently
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to evidence-informed practice and ongoing career development

Desirable (Optional)

- Experience in paediatrics, pregnancy care, or sports injury management
- Dry needling qualification
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary clinic setting
- Interest in contributing to service development or clinical education

About Necessity Health

Necessity Health is a multidisciplinary allied health clinic based in the Illawarra, combining hands-on therapies with exercise-based rehabilitation. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while fostering a strong team culture and ongoing professional development.

How to Apply To apply, Email [email protected], attach your resume and tell us:

- Who are you and where are you from?
- What has your journey been to becoming a senior Osteopath?
- What made you want to step into a leadership role?
- What stood out about Necessity Health that made you want to apply?

📌 Senior Osteopath (City of Wollongong)
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📍 City of Wollongong