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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect
• Location negotiable within Limestone Coast region
• Salary: $88,255 - $102,240 p.a AHP2
• Temporary full time up to 15 June 2026
• Part time hours negotiable

Experience all facets of Physiotherapy, in a dynamic, energetic and growing team.

Join our team as a Rural Generalist Physiotherapist AHP2 and work in one of the largest Physiotherapy Departments outside of metropolitan Adelaide with over 20 staff (including Allied Health Assistants). In this role you will provide services as part of a multidisciplinary team to hospital inpatients (including orthopaedic, surgical, general medicine, high dependency, paediatrics and maternity, home and centre-based outpatients (adults and paediatrics), aged care, community palliative care, pulmonary, cardiac rehabilitation, ED and short stay.

There are rotational roles available to maximise experience and growth, with direct support from senior Physiotherapists with a wide range of skills and experience available. The Rural Generalist Physiotherapist will utilise a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment, therapy and evaluation approaches to provide clinical services.

BENEFITS

• Financial incentives, including salary sacrificing and other provisions
• Up to $13,000 reimbursed Relocation cost may be available
• Work/life balance - many sporting clubs, activities and social events suitable for young and mature professionals
• Supported in Clinical Supervision and Professional Development opportunities

ABOUT YOU

You will need to hold a recognised qualification in physiotherapy and be eligible for registration and practicing membership. With experience in providing physiotherapy services, you will be confident in supporting clients, carers and families across the Patient Journey and providing straightforward clinical services, including one-on-one, group and health promotion activities. This will include the delivery of effective assessment and triage, timely referrals, accurate information, coordinated care and prompt follow-up. You will bring the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, both verbally and in writing, and work well within a team environment.

Please refer to the Role Description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.

ABOUT US

Country Health Connect focuses on the delivery of exceptional care to those living within our communities who require some support to remain living independently or reside in one of our residential aged care facilities.

Our professional and caring staff deliver health care and wellbeing support across regional South Australia in hospitals, local health services, community centres, residential aged care facilities and clients’ own homes.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

Services include accident and emergency, day and inpatient surgery, aboriginal health, obstetric services, community health, paediatric and aged care services.

Our health facilities have dedicated, experienced staff who strive to meet the needs of the community by providing the highest level of health care within the Mount Gambier, Bordertown, Kingston, Lucindale, Millicent, Naracoorte and Penola areas.

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) 

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack. Job Ref: 903499

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Application Closing Date

3 June 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

903499 AHP2 Physiotherapist Role Description.pdf

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