Job no: 950600
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern, Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Physiotherapy - Allied Health, North Adelaide 5006
Salary – AHP1 ($73,710 - $89,981) + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Full time – One year Contract
Open to new graduates or physiotherapists in the first two years of their career.
About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
Access to salary packaging perks of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
About the role
Launch your career and join our supportive team delivering patient-centred care providing physiotherapy assessment, treatment, education and health promotion to neonates, women, children and adolescent. This position is a part of the Physiotherapy Department rotating staff system and may work across all areas of the health service with opportunities to develop your skills.
Key duties of the role
Assess, analyse and interpret patient presentations
Select appropriate management techniques including appropriate education, instruction and documentation for patients, families and other professionals
Attendance and active participation at ward rounds, clinical meetings and case conferences
Contribute to the planning and evaluation of physiotherapy and multidisciplinary services
Identify and manage risk within the area of responsibility
Skills and Experience
Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work under defined timeframes and to demonstrate effective time management.
Knowledge of relevant community resources related to the health and welfare of adolescents, children, and their caregivers.
Enquiries can be directed to
Wee-Ren Kong,
Manager Physiotherapy
8161 7381
[email protected]
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Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Monday 28 September 2026 at 11:55PM
Advertised: 11 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
📌 Early Career Physiotherapist (Adelaide)
🏢 Sa Health
📍 Adelaide