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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Wallaroo
• Salary: AHP1/AHP2 - $71,217 to $106,330  p.a. (Pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + leave Loading & Salary Sacrifice + Regional Incentives may apply
• Multiple Temporary Full Time positions available working up to 30 June 2027(part time hours to be considered)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Appointment to AHP-1 or AHP-2 will depend on the level of skills and experience.

Physiotherapist - Wallaroo Generalist and Rehabilitation Positions

Join SA Health's Yorke and Northern Local Health Network and make a meaningful difference in rural healthcare. We're seeking an experienced Physiotherapists for our Wallaroo Community Health, serving the Wallaroo community until 30 June 2027.

About the Opportunity

AHP1 – Physiotherapist
Under the direct supervision of an experienced Physiotherapist, you will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services tailored to the needs of the local community. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside health professionals and external service providers, you will utilise a mix of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy, and evaluation approaches. These full-time and part-time temporary contract positions offer an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills while delivering quality physiotherapy services across generalist and rehabilitation settings.

AHP2 – Physiotherapist
At the AHP2 level, you will apply your clinical expertise across generalist and rehabilitation settings while working with reduced supervision. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver comprehensive physiotherapy services to meet local community needs, contribute to service development and quality improvement, and provide support and mentoring to junior staff and students as required. Full-time and part-time temporary contract positions are available.

What We're Looking For

• Recognised physiotherapy qualification
• Eligible for practicing membership with relevant professional association
• Current registration requirements fulfilled
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Generalist and rehabilitation experience preferred

Drive in/drive out options will be considered, making this role accessible for candidates seeking work-life balance. You'll join Australia's largest healthcare employer, dedicated to improving health outcomes for South Australians.

Experience the rewards of rural healthcare while enjoying professional growth opportunities, supportive colleagues, and the chance to make a real impact in a close-knit community setting.

Ready to advance your physiotherapy career with SA Health? Apply today and help us deliver exceptional healthcare to the Yorke Peninsula community.

Location

Blessed by nature and embraced by sea, the Yorke Peninsula offers stunning beaches and friendly coastal towns, while inland are historic mining villages and spectacular national parks. You will find magnificent beaches and jagged shorelines, friendly locals and rich farmland.

The largest health service for this region is based in Wallaroo, with outreach provided to the Copper coast and Southern Yorke Peninsula including Moonta, Kadina, Maitland, Point Pearce, Minlaton and Yorketown (max 1.5hr drive from Wallaroo).

About Us

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Important 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 click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 923833

Enquiries

Melanie Prior
Position: Healthy Living Team Leader
Phone: 0481094873
E-mail: Melanie.Prior@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

29 December 2025 - 2 week close - 11:55PM

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

Attachments

 923833 - AHP1 Physiotherapist Role Description.pdf

 923833 - AHP2 Physiotherapist Role Description.pdf

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