Lead. Influence. Transform Musculoskeletal Care.
This is an opportunity to step into a key clinical leadership role and shape the future of musculoskeletal physiotherapy services at Launceston General Hospital. The role combines hands-on expert clinical practice with leadership, service development, education, and innovation across inpatient and outpatient services. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, this position plays a pivotal role in enhancing patient outcomes, supporting staff development, and driving excellence in care delivery.
The Role
As the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist - Musculoskeletal, the successful candidate will provide expert clinical leadership across a diverse musculoskeletal caseload, including the emergency department, musculoskeletal outpatients, orthopaedic clinic and hands, burns and plastics clinics. The role is responsible for coordinating physiotherapy resources, mentoring clinicians, championing evidence-based practice, and contributing to strategic service improvements that make a meaningful difference to patients and the broader community.
About the successful candidate
This role will suit a passionate and experienced physiotherapy leader who enjoys balancing clinical expertise with mentoring, service development and collaboration.
- Demonstrated senior-level experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with the ability to manage complex clinical presentations and provide expert advice across specialist practice areas.
- Strong leadership capability, including coordinating services, supporting workforce development, and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Commitment to clinical excellence through evidence-based practice, quality improvement, innovation, education and research.
- Highly developed communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
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
- Permanent
- Full time
- Day worker
- 76 hours per fortnight
*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
$131,122 to $138,984 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 $135,445 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 $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.
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.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence
- An active member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Musculoskeletal Group.
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.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Emma McKenzie
Position: Deputy Manager - Physiotherapy Services
Phone number: 0429 178 756
Email address: emma.m.mckenzie@ths.tas.gov.au
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