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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  AHP-1  $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary  AHP-2  $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple Full-time Temporary Contracts up to 31/12/25

Exciting career opportunity to join the CALHN physiotherapy team!
If you’re passionate about being part of a safe and connected organisation and looking for a rewarding career in physiotherapy, apply today!

About the Role: APH-1   Kickstart your physiotherapy career with Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) in a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment. As a Level 1 Physiotherapist, you’ll deliver evidence-based care across leading facilities including the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre and Repat Health Precinct. You'll work closely with experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, while actively participating in education, service planning, and quality improvement initiatives that help shape the future of physiotherapy services across the network.

About the Role: AHP-2   As a Level 2 Physiotherapist with CALHN, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across renowned sites including the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre and Repat Health Precinct. In this dynamic and rewarding position, you'll work collaboratively with experienced physiotherapists, medical staff, and multidisciplinary teams to support patients through their recovery journey. You’ll also contribute to ongoing education, service planning, and quality improvement initiatives—helping to shape and enhance physiotherapy services across the network.

Please refer to the role description for more information about the role, and essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.

About you as an AHP-1   You’re an enthusiastic early-career physiotherapist looking to grow your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• A recognised Physiotherapy degree and current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work sensitively and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Sound clinical judgement and the ability to apply evidence-based, patient-centred care in routine settings
• Flexibility, reliability, and a willingness to participate in 7-day service delivery, including weekends and public holidays

About you as an AHP-2   You’re a proactive and passionate physiotherapist, ready to make a real impact in a dynamic healthcare environment. To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• A recognised Physiotherapy degree and current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
• Confidence in managing a varied caseload, including complex cases, with sound clinical judgement
• Great communication skills and a team-first mindset, thriving in collaborative, multidisciplinary settings
• A flexible and reliable approach, with a genuine commitment to professional growth and 7-day service delivery

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people. 

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best. Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all. 

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN 

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. 
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. 
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. 

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 899720

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Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Sunday 27th April 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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