Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
- Location: Northfield
- Salary AHP-3 $112,139 - $120,284 p.a.+ super + salary packaging
- Full-time temporary up to 31/5/27
We Need You in Allied Health
Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.
- Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
- Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
- Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.
Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN
About the Role
Join our specialist multidisciplinary team as a Senior Physiotherapist in the 2A Transition Care Ward.
The 2A Transition Care Ward model ensures patients across the health system have access to the most appropriate care environment for their needs. The ward provides care and support to patients who have completed their acute admission or achieved their inpatient rehabilitation goals but require ongoing inpatient care to facilitate a safe and successful transition back to the community. The service focuses on maintaining functional capacity, preventing functional decline, and optimising patient outcomes during this important transition phase.
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver expert clinical care, influence service development, and shape clinical practice within your area of expertise. In this role, you will:
- Manage a complex clinical caseload using advanced skills
- Provide expert advice and clinical consultancy
- Guide and supervise staff and physiotherapy students
- Advise management and support service improvements
- Deliver education and share specialist knowledge
If you are a motivated clinician with a passion for excellence in patient care and leadership, we encourage you to apply.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Physiotherapy degree eligible for Australian Board registration
- Substantial recent experience in your clinical specialty
- Advanced clinical judgement and evidence based practice skills
- Experience managing complex cases and supervising staff or students
- Strong leadership, communication and service improvement skills
Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
A great career is more than the work you do. At CALHN, you’ll have the benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive at work and beyond.
More to love about working at CALHN:
- Stretch your salary – salary package up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment + pre-tax super and novated lease options
- Grow and develop – professional development allowance and pathways
- Work together – strong multidisciplinary support and shared expertise
- Find your balance – flexible work options where available
- Enjoy the extras – enjoy leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
- Enhance your wellbeing – access our confidential wellbeing partner for you and your family
Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Application Information
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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 29 November 2026
Job Ref: 903637
Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information
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