The Team:

Join our dynamic Community Physiotherapy Team within Physiotherapy Services team in THS - South. Physiotherapy Services provide acute and sub-acute physiotherapy care for inpatients and outpatients, working in a truly multidisciplinary environment. Our clinical teams span diverse specialties, including acute medical, cardio-respiratory, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, hands, burns & plastics, and women’s & children’s health.

More specifically, the Community Physiotherapy Team provide outpatient Physiotherapy services across multiple community health centres in metropolitan Hobart and rural sites in Southern Tasmania. This caseload includes musculoskeletal conditions, post-surgical recovery, falls and balance management and vestibular physiotherapy 

The Role:

We’re looking for a Senior Physiotherapist (Community Team Leader) who is passionate about leadership and clinical excellence. In this role, you’ll coordinate and lead the Community Physiotherapy Team, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. You’ll manage day-to-day operations, oversee service delivery, and drive quality improvement initiatives. You’ll also mentor and support staff, contribute to research, and represent physiotherapy services at regional and statewide levels.

This is your chance to make a real impact—shaping services, influencing policy, and working collaboratively with other health professionals to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

You will need:

• Extensive physiotherapy experience with strong outpatient clinical expertise and/or leadership experience. A vestibular skillset is highly desirable. 
• Ability to manage services, coordinate resources, and lead a team effectively.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary environment.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 22 January 2027.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $123,717 to $134,336 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Allowances: 

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: (edit and delete as required)

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
• Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

• Senior Physiotherapist (Team Leader) HP04 (WORD)

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role 

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Sam de Zoete
Position: Deputy Manager - Physiotherapy Services
Phone number: 0427392584
Email address: sam.de.zoete@ths.tas.gov.au

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.