Senior Physiotherapist

Senior Physiotherapist

Join to apply for the Senior Physiotherapist role at North Metropolitan Health Service. This appointment is Permanent Part‑Time and Fixed Term Part‑Time, offering 0.5 FTE for a Permanent appointment and 0.5 FTE for a Fixed‑Term appointment with the possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency from January.

What is our Senior Physiotherapist role?

Are you a passionate physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful difference in a healthcare setting? In our team at Osborne Park Older Adult Mental Health Service, you’ll be the sole physiotherapist – a pivotal member of the inpatient multidisciplinary team (MDT). This unique role offers the opportunity to shape and lead your own physiotherapy service, working collaboratively across disciplines in a complex and rewarding area of practice.

You’ll have the autonomy to innovate, the support of a motivated team, and the chance to truly influence patient outcomes. If you're ready to take ownership of your professional journey and thrive in a role where your expertise is valued and your voice matters, we’d love to hear from you.

The Senior Physiotherapist plans, coordinates and implements physiotherapy services at an advanced level for the Osborne Park Older Adult Mental Health Service. Ensuring practice is in accordance with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and NMHS Policies and guidelines. Provides professional and management support to the multidisciplinary team and consultancy and education in relation to physiotherapy services.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate physiotherapy services for older adults with mental health needs.
• Lead service improvements and policy development to support clinical leadership.
• Provide consultancy, education and professional support to the MDT.
• Uphold NMHS core values : Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity throughout service delivery.

What We Offer

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Monique Francis on 08 9382 0800 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

Applicants

Applicants are required to apply online at www.jobs.wa.gov.au and must attach the following :

Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.

Eligibility to Apply

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed‑term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Equality and Inclusion

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au .

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on 4 : 00 p.m. on the closing date will not be accepted.

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We look forward to receiving your application.

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