Senior Physiotherapy Assistant

Job no: 907823
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Western
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

 

  • Central Adelaide Local Health Network 
  • Salary - AHA3 - $67,589 - $72,033 pa (Pro Rata)
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Woodville South
  • Full Time, 12 Month Contract - with view for potential permanent appointment 

About the role
We’re looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Physiotherapy Assistant to join our dynamic team supporting patients across the general rehabilitation wards at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Repat Health Precinct. Working under the direction of Physiotherapists, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality physiotherapy services to a diverse patient group, including those with complex needs in Stroke, Orthopaedic, Amputee, Burns, and Spinal and Brain Injury Rehabilitation.

As part of a collaborative and supportive team—including AHP1, AHP2, AHP3 clinicians, students, and fellow AHA staff—you’ll contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the department. You will also assist in the supervision and training of AHA2 staff and students, helping to foster a positive learning environment while ensuring the highest standard of patient care.

About You
You are a motivated and compassionate allied health professional with a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent), and a demonstrated ability to support individuals with diverse and complex needs in a rehabilitation setting.

You will also bring:

  • Proven experience working under the supervision of Physiotherapists to deliver advanced therapeutic and rehabilitation support, including in complex care environments.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage your own workload, prioritise tasks, and respond flexibly to the changing needs of a fast-paced healthcare environment.

  • Sound knowledge of rehabilitation principles, safe manual handling practices, and the ability to recognise and appropriately respond to changes in patient condition or performance.

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.

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.
 

  • Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.

  • 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:

  • Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.

  • Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

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

Job ref: 907823

Enquiries to: 

Name: Brooke Greenshields - A/Senior Manager, Physiotherapy

Phone: 0421 818 114

Application Closing Date  

11:55 pm Sunday 27th July2025

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

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Metropolitan South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business