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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  AHP-1  $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary from 28/1/26 up to 26/1/27, multiple contracts available

About the Role

As an AHP1 New Graduate Physiotherapist within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality physiotherapy services across renowned facilities including the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and Repat Health Precinct. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute directly to patient recovery and wellbeing, utilising your clinical skills to make a real difference in diverse and dynamic healthcare settings.

You will also be an integral part of the Physiotherapy discipline’s ongoing educational programs, quality improvement initiatives, and service planning activities. Through collaboration and continuous professional development, you’ll help drive innovation and enhance clinical outcomes for our patients, while growing your own expertise in a supportive and multidisciplinary environment. Join us and be part of a passionate team dedicated to advancing healthcare excellence in South Australia.

CALHN Physiotherapy New Graduate Program

The CALHN Physiotherapy department 12- month new graduate program offers an exciting opportunity for new graduates to rotate through multiple clinical areas and settings across the CALHN sites, including the Royal Adelaide Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre & the Repat Health Precinct. This program provides recently graduated physiotherapists exposure and experience across a broad variety of clinical areas such as acute inpatients, inpatient rehabilitation, the subacute setting and ambulatory settings, in a highly supported and well- structured environment that fosters professional growth and confidence. 

About You

You are a motivated and compassionate physiotherapist with the skills, adaptability and clinical knowledge to thrive in a busy hospital setting. Your commitment to patient-centred care, teamwork and professional growth makes you a strong fit for this important role.

• Qualified and registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, with a sound understanding of clinical best practice and commitment to safe, effective care.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work sensitively and ethically across multidisciplinary teams and diverse patient groups.

• Physically capable and reliable, with the flexibility to meet manual handling demands and contribute to 7-day service delivery, including weekends and public holidays.

• Organised and proactive, with good time management, accurate record-keeping skills, and a willingness to learn, develop and respond to feedback in a clinical environment.

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:

• 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.
• 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:  910364

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 7 September 2025

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

 9101364 RD Physiotherapist.pdf

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