Senior Physiotherapist – Musculoskeletal Outpatients

VCID 667443

This is a recruitment pool to cover parental leave for up to 12 months, with possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Physiotherapist - Musculoskeletal Outpatients  to lead clinical care, mentor junior staff, and contribute to our growing reputation for excellence in rehabilitation and wellness.

The successful applicant/s shall demonstrate extensive clinical experience to manage outpatient services in Musculoskeletal outpatients, Orthopaedics and Hand Therapy, with knowledge and competence at a specialised level of practice in the management of complex patients within an acute health care setting. This key leadership role shall ensure practice is in accordance with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and SMHS policies and guidelines. As part of an interdisciplinary team, provides high quality specialised Physiotherapy services using extensive knowledge and a specialist level of skills, to a diverse and complex caseload Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Leads and manages Physiotherapy services to a diverse and complex outpatient caseload. Applies a specialised level of clinical knowledge, negotiates, and collaborates with the managers and relevant stakeholders to support clinical service delivery and planning.

Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services.

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.

Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Paul Gittings on 08 6152 3***.

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your application should include:

1. A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter
2. A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 4 pages
3. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):     

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance      
• Flexible working arrangements      
• Flexible leave arrangements      
• Other professional and location-based allowances

Eligibility

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

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.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/07/2026.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.    LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.