Rural Generalist Physiotherapist
Job no: 924554
Work type: Full time
Location: South East
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
- Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect
- Position Location Negotiable within Region
- Salary: $91,785 - $106,330 p.a | AHP2
- Temporary Full Time working over a 5-day roster up to 27 January 2027
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is eager to recruit an AHP2 Physiotherapist to join our dynamic, passionate and collaborative team to help deliver high quality and patient centred care to our community.
About the Role:
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is home to the largest regional hospital outside of Adelaide, providing a wide range of medical and allied health services to the local community and surrounding areas. As a physiotherapist working in the LCLHN you will be provided the opportunity to build on versatile rural generalist skills in a variety of clinical areas.
Our physiotherapists work across diverse inpatient areas, including neurological, orthopaedic, surgical, medical, high dependency, rehabilitation and paediatric care. Additionally, they gain valuable experience through work in outpatient and community services, managing musculoskeletal, neurological, paediatric, and aged care presentations. Our AHP2 physiotherapists play a pivotal role in supporting and guiding junior physiotherapists, AHA’s and students alike as well as contributing to service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
Join our physiotherapy team and be part of a vibrant, energetic, and close-knit group that values both exceptional patient care and a supportive work environment. We’re committed to fostering your professional growth while prioritising team wellbeing in a fun and collaborative atmosphere.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced, compassionate, and motivated physiotherapist who’s ready to make an impact by sharing their expertise as well as build on a strong, well-rounded foundation of rural generalist skills. If you're passionate about helping others and excited to grow both personally and professionally, we’d love to hear from you.
- You must hold a recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- You have at least two years of post-graduate experience and can demonstrate AHP2-level competencies.
- You can demonstrate high quality physiotherapy skills and in a variety of healthcare settings with growing autonomy.
- You will be committed to patient centred practice and community engagement in the provision of services, ensuring clients are meaningfully involved in all aspects of their care
- Your strong interpersonal and communication skills will equip you to work positively within a team and develop effective working relationships while supporting less experienced staff.
- Be willing to travel intra-regionally and contribute to weekend on-call services
About the Region
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.
Your lifestyle
- Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
- Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
- Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
- Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
- Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
- Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide
Mount Gambier is a growing city with a vibrant feel. There are many sporting clubs, activities and social events suitable for young professionals and families within one hour drive from the city centre. Mount Gambier Airport has multiple flights daily to Adelaide and Melbourne (45-minute flight time).
Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN
Why Join Us?
- Earn more when you work rurally! You will be entitled to a regional incentive payment each year for up to five years.
- Professional development allowance paid into your bank account! Under the new Allied Health Enterprise Agreement, allied health professionals are entitled to a $1000 additional allowance to assist with the cost of professional development activities.
- The move is on us! Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
- In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, click this link for more information - Smart Salary Packaging
Applicant Information
SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
Job Ref: 924554
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Enquiries: To discuss more, please contact Tayla Williams, Acting Clinical Senior Physiotherapist on Phone: 8721 1460 or via Email: Tayla.williams2@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Saturday 17th January 2026, 11:55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information
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Ready to Apply?
If you are a motivated, adaptable, and patient-focused physiotherapist ready to contribute to high-quality care across the Limestone Coast, this is your opportunity. Join us and make a meaningful impact through diverse clinical work, collaborative practice, and continued professional development.

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