10 Nov
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Warrigal
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Coniston
About Warrigal
At Warrigal, our vision is simple yet profound: to create a world where older people feel known, loved, and connected. Our values – Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Compassion - guide our approach and purpose—Enabling older people live their best lives on their terms. We’re dedicated to providing dignity, community, and belonging to all older people.
We believe in creating joyful experiences, lasting memories, and a society that celebrates aging. Every team member at Warrigal contributes to this legacy, ensuring it continues to inspire generations to come.
The prospect | Physiotherapist- Based across Wollongong, Coniston & Mount Warrigal
Supporting the health, wellbeing and independence of Warrigal residents, you’ll provide physiotherapy services that help maintain and improve mobility, movement and overall quality of life. Through individual assessments and tailored treatment plans, you’ll support residents to stay active, manage pain and maintain their independence for as long as possible.
You’ll deliver a range of physiotherapy services, including exercise programs, massage and pain management techniques, adapting your approach to suit each resident’s needs and abilities. Working closely with residents, families and the wider clinical team, you’ll help ensure each person receives the right support to improve their comfort, mobility and everyday wellbeing.
You’ll also play an important role in supporting the delivery of quality care across Warrigal, working alongside other health professionals, sharing your knowledge with clinical team members and contributing to continuous improvement in physiotherapy practice.
This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents, put your skills into practice and see the difference your work makes every day, helping older people live with greater comfort, confidence and independence.
The benefits | Recognising your value
- Full Time hours- base rate: $50.44 per hour
- Not For Profit salary packaging benefits – pay up to $18,550 less tax per year, meaning more money for you
- A fantastic on-boarding program, ongoing support and mentoring from clinical educators
- Career break schemes, additional purchased leave and more
- Subsidised access to your local gym and 200+ more across the country with a Fitness Passport
- 24/7 access to mental, physical, social and financial support via the EAP
- A community that values your career and invests in your growth
The requirements | What it takes to do this work
Essential:
- A degree or diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
- Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist.
- Strong clinical assessment, reasoning and decision-making skills.
- Effective planning, organisation and time management skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- An understanding of WHS, EEO and anti-discrimination principles.
- Intermediate computer skills and experience with healthcare information systems.
- Full driver's license and willingness to travel between Warrigal sites
Desirable:
- Experience working with older people and developing tailored care programs.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of the AN-ACC funding tool.
What our people love about working here:
A supportive, passionate culture: It’s a community filled with inspiring, big-hearted people. We back each other, listen without judgement and lead with kindness, respect and unwavering support - for our customers, residents and each other. This is encouraged from the top down and worked hard at – every day.
Leaders who value you: It’s important you feel valued. To us, this is not a one-off task. But a commitment to creating an environment where you feel seen, heard and valued – every day. Leaders and managers go out of their way to understand you, respect your opinions and hear what you have to say. This creates greater unity and collaboration with each other.
One team,
united in our purpose: We support older people to have great lives. We put older people first in everything we do. On an everyday level, we help them age with dignity, independence, happiness and connectedness. On a big picture level, we’re challenging ageist thinking in Australia. This is the Warrigal Way.
Who we are | A community who cares
Warrigal has firmly established itself in the aged care community for over 60 years. We’re proud of the diverse range of retirement living and aged care services we’ve built up in that time, but we still have the same appetite to grow and innovate. Meaning, you’ll have the chance to move around, get promoted or explore different areas across our expanding business in Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Queanbeyan, and Canberra – if that’s what you want.
Rediscover meaning at work
This is your chance to do work that matters, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australia’s older community – now and in the future.
JOIN US AND BE THE DIFFERENCE
We reserve the right to shortlist and interview upon application receipt, and this vacancy may be closed once a suitable applicant has accepted a letter of offer.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people, workers of all abilities, ages and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply and join our community.
At Warrigal, we believe in celebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion and support in everything we do. We embrace the unique experiences, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and perspectives of our residents, customers, staff and volunteers to create a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Realise your potential in a place where appreciation, belonging, growth and purpose allows everyone to thrive.
Have a question about the role? Contact [email protected] and our team will be happy to help. Please note that applications cannot be accepted via email.
If successful, you may be asked to do a medical, National Criminal History Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check, and provide references.
Attachments:
- Physio PD.pdf
📌 Physiotherapist (Coniston)
🏢 Warrigal
📍 Coniston