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

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

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.

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.

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, including surveillance, detection and treatment of early stages of lymphoedema.

The Pilot also provides post‑breast surgery care for musculoskeletal support and cording management, and early‑stage lymphoedema treatment to reduce progression to chronic lymphoedema.

Related responsibilities include :

• Providing specialist outpatient early intervention lymphoedema therapy and related services.
• Conducting surveillance and early detection of lymphoedema.
• Administering early‑stage treatment to prevent progression.

Benefits :

Applications Close : 12 November 2025.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

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.

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

For role related queries or questions contact Mark Frost on Mark.Frost1@health.nsw.gov.au.

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