- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin & Modbury Hospitals – Elizabeth Vale & Modbury
- Salary: $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP2
- Temporary Part-Time – working 15 hours per week, up to 28 March 2027
About the Role:
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is seeking a passionate and skilled Physiotherapist – Pelvic Health and Obstetrics to join our dynamic, supportive and expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high‑quality, patient‑centred care while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our community.
In this role, you will be accountable to the Director of Physiotherapy for the delivery of comprehensive assessment and treatment services to both hospital outpatients and inpatient across NALHN. Your work will play a vital role in optimising health outcomes, with opportunities to rotate across a range of clinical services and broaden your professional experience.
Drawing on your clinical expertise in pelvic health and obstetrics, you will plan, implement and evaluate integrated Physiotherapy services that respond to the individual needs of patients. Working with a high degree of professional autonomy and limited direct supervision, you may also provide guidance and support to less experienced therapists, allied health assistants and students, supporting a culture of learning and excellence.
Collaboration is central to this role. You will work closely with the multi‑disciplinary team and maintain strong working relationships with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high‑quality care.
To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. Postgraduate training or additional qualifications in pelvic health Physiotherapy are highly desirable.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will bring proven clinical capability, strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement, including:
- demonstrated expertise in pelvic health and obstetric Physiotherapy assessment and treatment, with the ability to work effectively in both outpatient and inpatient settings
- experience managing a diverse caseload with limited direct supervision
- a strong commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice aligned with NALHN objectives
- well‑developed verbal and written communication skills
- excellent time management and organisational abilities
- a collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams
- broad clinical Physiotherapy experience across a range of conditions
- competency in the use of Microsoft Office applications and clinical database systems
This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a progressive, dedicated and highly motivated team that values collaboration, professional growth and excellence in patient care. If you are ready to advance your career in a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and your contribution truly matters, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping better health outcomes for our community. While this positron is advertised at 15 hours per week, additional hours may be available if the successful applicant has availability.
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.
Our 300-plus Allied Health professionals play an integral role in multidisciplinary teams delivering outstanding care to patients across our acute, subacute and hospital avoidance services.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.
At NALHN, we have a strong commitment to providing a clinically interesting professional experience, with structured and supportive education and professional development, and career progression pathways.
Some feedback from current employees about working as Allied Health Professionals in NALHN includes:
“My favourite part about working in NALHN is the close working relationships we have across Allied Health to optimise patient care.”
“I feel like I’m part of a growing and developing service.”
“I love the great team dynamic and the culture of learning and support.”
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: 938264
Enquiries:
Allied Health Facilitator
Phone: (08) 8182 9379
E-mail: Health.AlliedHealthFacilitator@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
29 May 2026 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
938264 - Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health and Obstetrics - AHP2 - role description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
