About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapists to join our friendly, supportive and dynamic Allied Health team, within the Home and Community Care area. 

This is a full time opportunity in Deakin, ACT.

As a Physiotherapist, you will provide professional advice and services based on the needs and goals of our clients. Key responsibilities will include:

• In home assessments and reports
• Development of programs to address strength and balance
• Mobility equipment assessment and recommendations
• Facilitating, monitoring and reviewing individual exercise programs
• Liaising with wider members of the H&CC team to ensure clients are meeting goals / outcomes

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy and current registration with the NSW Physiotherapy Board
• Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) registration
• Demonstrated clinical experience in the delivery of Physiotherapy services for clients with chronic, aged and complex needs, designing and implementing client centred plans, managing complex client care and discharge planning
• Demonstrated experience in assessment, planning and evaluating interventions, with the ability to exercise independent professional judgement with minimal direct supervision
• Previous experience working in an Aged Care environment and commitment to providing quality services and care to aged care clients
• Current First Aid or willingness to obtain
• Current Australian Driver’s License and access to your own vehicle (preferred. Pool Car available) 
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and be confident working autonomously when required
• Sound and proficient organisational skills with strong time management
• Ability to prioritise competing workloads and tasks
• Proficient in using computer applications including Microsoft office, client/data management systems and a willingness to learn new programs

Benefits & Culture

At Uniting, we welcome and celebrate everyone regardless of lifestyle, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity and proudly create a safe and inclusive environment for staff and clients. 

Why work at Uniting?

To help you thrive in your work you’ll have access to a range of benefits that support you in your role and outside of work. Because when our people thrive, we have an even greater impact for the people we serve.

• Flexible working options
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A range of health and wellbeing support
• Genuinely make a positive impact on the lives of real people – our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. 

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.