About the Role:
We are seeking dedicated Physiotherapists to join our rehabilitation service within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network based at Modbury. These positions offer the chance to work with a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients recovering from various conditions including stroke and other neurological disorders, amputees and orthopaedic injuries. Areas of work may include:
- The Day Rehabilitation Service: a short-term outpatient program conducted within in a purpose-built rehabilitation centre at Modbury. DRS provides multi-disciplinary, goal-oriented rehabilitation, with the aim of maximising function and independence.
- Rehabilitation in the Home: a short-term community outreach service, providing people who have been in hospital with access to Allied Health, Medical and Nursing in their home, instead of in a hospital setting.
- Inpatient Rehabilitation: a 52-bed inpatient service across 3 wards providing hospital based intensive rehabilitation for people who are unable to receive home-based rehabilitation. The patient cohort consists of neurological, amputation, stroke, surgical, orthopaedic and specialist conditions including, cardiac, pain and pulmonary.
As part of our dedicated team, you'll deliver comprehensive physiotherapy services that directly impact patient outcomes and community wellbeing. Working within our integrated health network, you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams committed to excellence in patient care.
In this role, you'll be instrumental in improving patient endurance, management of their respiratory condition and other co-morbidities and enhancing quality of life for diverse communities. Your expertise will contribute to our mission of delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare services.
To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
About You:
To thrive in this role, you will possess well‑developed skills in physiotherapy assessment and evidence‑based treatment techniques, along with proven competence in managing a diverse clinical caseload. You will show a commitment to ongoing professional growth through self‑directed learning, and demonstrate clear, confident communication in both verbal and written forms. Effective time management, and the ability to collaborate within inter‑disciplinary teams are essential. Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel, as well as relevant database systems, will support efficient documentation and workflow.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow within a supportive, forward‑thinking physiotherapy team, we look forward to receiving your application.
About Us:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.
NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.
Benefits of working at NALHN:
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Incremental wage increases in-line with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025
Access to experienced clinicians across a broad range of expertise, who are supportive of collegial sharing of skills and knowledge in different therapies and client presentations.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
In addition to this, other benefits of working as a Physiotherapist in NALHN include:
- professional development opportunities. We have a well-established Allied Health Education unit which offers high-quality, targeted in-house training, and under the current enterprise agreement staff are also eligible for a Professional Development Allowance and entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses to allow you to continue to build upon your professional foundations
- opportunities to participate in research. NALHN have an Allied Health Research Chair, who is able to work with clinicians and teams to support clinical research
- regular clinical supervision, allowing you to receive individualised support, learning and development to help you achieve your career goals
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.
Check(s):
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.
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. Job Ref: 936233
Enquiries:
Office of Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care
Phone: (08) 7321 4232
E-mail: Health.NALHNACRPCRecruitment@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
22 May 2026 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
936233 - Physiotherapist - Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service (Multiple Positions) - AHP2 - role description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
