• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
• Salary  AHP-3  $104,180 -  $111,746p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 9/1/26 

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Physiotherapist to join our specialist multidisciplinary team at the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). In this key role, you will deliver advanced physiotherapy services within a defined clinical area, such as ICU or Surgery, supporting patients with complex needs. You’ll manage your own clinical caseload while also providing expert consultancy and contributing to high-level decision-making within the team.

As a senior clinician, you’ll play a vital role in mentoring junior staff and students, leading education initiatives, and supporting continuous service improvement. This position includes regular weekend work as part of a 7-day roster, ensuring continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and driving innovation in physiotherapy practice, we invite you to be part of our dynamic and supportive team.

About You

You’re a driven and compassionate physiotherapist with a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You bring not only clinical expertise but also strong leadership and teamwork skills to every aspect of your role.

• Qualified and registered – You hold a degree in physiotherapy (or equivalent) and are registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

• Experienced and confident – You have substantial recent experience in your clinical specialty, can manage complex cases independently, and contribute at a senior clinician level.

• Skilled and adaptable – You possess advanced clinical knowledge, communication, and organisational skills, and are capable of providing high-level care across varied and sometimes demanding situations.

• Collaborative and professional – You lead by example within multidisciplinary teams, are committed to ongoing professional development, and respond flexibly and ethically to the needs of the service.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

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

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  903825

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 20 June 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 903825 RD Senior Physiotherapist, ICU- Surgery, TQEH.pdf

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