Health Clinician, Early Intervention & Prevention of Chronic Lymphoedema Pilot -Tweed

Health Clinician, Early Intervention & Prevention of Chronic Lymphoedema Pilot - Tweed

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Employment Type : Temporary Part Time (186 weeks)

Position Classification : Health Clinician Level 3

Remuneration : $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 per annum, pro rata

Hours Per Week : 8

Requisition ID : REQ617851

About The Role

Tweed Valley Hospital is seeking a qualified Lymphoedema Therapist (Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist) to provide specialist outpatient early intervention lymphoedema therapy and related services for eligible clients of the Northern New South Wales Local Health District.

The Early Intervention and Prevention of Chronic Lymphoedema model of care is for patients who have undergone surgical removal of lymph nodes to treat breast cancer. This includes the surveillance, detection, and treatment of the early stages of lymphoedema.

The Pilot provides the usual post‑breast surgery care for musculoskeletal support and cording management, as well as surveillance, detection and treatment of early stage (sub‑clinical) lymphoedema, which has been shown to reduce the progression to chronic lymphoedema.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist lymphoedema therapy services to clients of the local health district.
• Conduct surveillance, detection, and early intervention for patients post‑breast cancer surgery.
• Provide musculoskeletal support and cording management.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate clinical records.

Qualifications

Benefits & Development

Applications Close : 12 November 2025

Employment Context

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Diversity & Inclusion

All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

EEO Statement

To apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

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