Job Description:

• Role title: Senior Physiotherapist – Chronic and Complex Care

• Role type: Max-term full-time (1 Year)

• Role grade: Grade 3

• Department and location: Chronic and Complex Care, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst

• Salary: $112,396- $116,038 p.a. + Super + Salary packaging

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

• Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions to clients with chronic and complex health conditions.

• Develop and implement tailored care plans that promote functional independence, improve quality of life, and support long-term condition management.

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, community services, and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated, person-centred care and appropriate referrals.

• Expand your clinical expertise by working with a diverse caseload and contributing to ongoing service development and research initiatives.

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative Chronic and Complex Care team committed to professional growth, mentorship, and delivering exceptional care to our community.

About you

• You’re a qualified and AHPRA-registered Physiotherapist, with a current Class C driver’s license.

• You bring proven experience in community settings and have a passion for delivering compassionate care to our vulnerable populations.

• Confident in applying clinical reasoning and exercising sound professional judgment in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

• A natural communicator who thrives in a team, building strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues alike

• Committed to continuous improvement, with a demonstrated history of supervising junior staff, students and contributing to quality initiatives through evidence-based practice.

Why work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 14th November 2025.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

For more information, contact [email protected] 

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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