The Team
We are seeking a motivated Physiotherapist to join our Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Team to work as the Senior Physiotherapist in the Cardiorespiratory Outpatients service. The Cardiorespiratory Outpatients service is based at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and Clarence Integrated Care Centre (CICC). In the role of Senior Physiotherapist, you will coordinate, and deliver, the pulmonary rehabilitation and airway clearance physiotherapy outpatient services for THS-S. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the team to deliver evidence driven patient centred care. Clinical areas you will work in are chronic lung conditions, heart failure, lung/ heart transplant, dysfunctional breathing and breathlessness management. As a member of the Physiotherapy team, you will contribute to a culture of learning and foster leadership and innovation.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated Senior Physiotherapist - Cardiorespiratory Outpatients who is dedicated to provide evidence-based physiotherapy to patients living with chronic respiratory disease and chronic cardiac conditions in THS-South.
This role has a varied workload, which includes clinical work, managing service operations and mentoring. There may also be opportunity for participation in research tasks. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a complex outpatient environment to optimise patient outcomes.
The Senior Physiotherapist - Cardiorespiratory Outpatients will perform duties including:
- Provide contemporary, evidence driven patient centred physiotherapy care to the Cardiorespiratory Outpatients Physiotherapy Service within THS-S.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision and professional support to the Cardiorespiratory Outpatients (CROP) team, including physiotherapists, allied health assistants, respiratory nurse, and undergraduate students.
- Promote a learning culture by contributing effectively to quality improvement and service development activities.
- Contribute to the delivery of formal research activities that are being undertaken in the Cardiorespiratory Outpatient Physiotherapy Service.
- Maintain efficient and effective operations of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Airway Clearance services, to facilitate patient-flow, maintain the waiting list and optimise patient outcomes.
- Provide clinical expertise and professional education to Physiotherapy, Allied Health, Medical and Nursing Teams, and external agencies
You will need
- Significant general and specific physiotherapist experience relevant to the cardiorespiratory clinical area in conjunction with sound knowledge of relevant contemporary physiotherapy practice including assessment, intervention techniques, literature, resources, and equipment.
- Proven commitment to ongoing professional development and ability to supervise and educate other health professionals, undergraduate students and support workers and a continuing contribution to knowledge in the identified clinical area/unit.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a complex 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 full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for 6 months.
*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
$117,272 to $126,182 per annum. 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 2025.
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 $126,182 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:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- 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.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Post graduate qualifications, or working toward this in the identified clinical area
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:
Application Guide:
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.
Elisabeth Pilgrim
Deputy Manager - Physiotherapy Services
0447 308 218
elisabeth.pilgrim@ths.tas.gov.au
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