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Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) – Physiotherapist

• CALHN Physiotherapy, Adelaide SA 5000 | Acute hospital and rehabilitation services

• AHP1 $73,710 to $89,981 p.a. + super + salary packaging

• AHP2 $94,997 to $110,052 p.a. + super + salary packaging

• Temporary full time, 37.5 hours per week | Multiple positions available

• January to December 2027 | Seven day roster

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

• Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community and mental health care settings.

• Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.

• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.

• Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research and education.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

About the Role

Help people regain movement, confidence and independence. Join CALHN’s physiotherapy team for 2027 and bring your clinical skills to varied adult hospital and rehabilitation care, alongside colleagues who share your commitment to better patient outcomes.

• Assess patients and tailor evidence based treatment plans

• Manage clinical needs with support suited to your level

• Help patients and carers build skills for recovery

• Coordinate care and discharge with multidisciplinary teams

• Improve practice through education and quality projects

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a physiotherapy degree that enables Board registration

• Bring adult acute hospital or rehabilitation experience

• Apply sound clinical judgement and evidence based care

• Communicate with empathy and work well across clinical teams

• Organise priorities and keep accurate clinical records

At AHP1, you will deliver care with appropriate supervision and seek guidance for complex presentations.

At AHP2, you will bring broad clinical experience and manage complex situations with reduced supervision.

You will also contribute to weekend and public holiday services, perform basic life support, and perform or be willing to learn deep water rescue in a pool environment.

Please refer to the role descriptions for all essential requirements.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Build your clinical experience while helping people return to the activities that matter to them. At CALHN, you’ll have support for your professional growth and wellbeing.

More to love about working at CALHN:

• Stretch your salary with salary packaging and novated lease options

• Grow through a professional development allowance and career pathways

• Share skills and learn alongside multidisciplinary colleagues

• Find your balance with flexible work options where available

• Enjoy leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations

• Access confidential wellbeing support for you and your family

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

Please refer to the role descriptions for full duties and essential requirements at each level:

• 954613 – RD for AHP1 Physiotherapist.pdf

• 954613 – RD for AHP2 Physiotherapist.pdf

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role descriptions.

Curious about this role?

Connect with Brooke Greenshields, Manager Physiotherapy.

P: (08) 7074 2736
E: brooke.greenshields@sa.gov.au

Apply Now

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026
Job Ref: 954613

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information.

Recruitment agencies and third parties need not apply – we’ve got this covered.