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

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 professional 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 career development.

How to Apply

To apply, Email ••••@nechealth.com.au, 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 (Wollongong)
🏢 Necessity Health
📍 Wollongong