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Senior PhysiotherapistChris O'Brien Lifehouse • AU
Senior Physiotherapist

Senior Physiotherapist

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse • AU
9 days ago
Job description

Senior Oncology Physiotherapist

Join one of Australia’s leading comprehensive cancer centres and help shape the future of specialist cancer care.

Why Chris O’Brien Lifehouse?

Located in Camperdown, with excellent access to public transport, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is a for-purpose, world-class cancer hospital integrating treatment, research, education, and emotional support under one roof. With 149 inpatient beds, 11 operating theatres, 18 ICU-level beds, day therapy and radiotherapy services, we offer advanced technologies in a purpose-built facility designed to support patients and staff alike.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Oncology Physiotherapist to join the inpatient Physiotherapy Team at our world-class facility. This is a full-time, permanent role, working in collaboration with the Physiotherapy Team Leader to plan, deliver and evaluate a high-quality inpatient service—through leadership, service development and education.

The Senior Physiotherapist is responsible for providing high-quality services across ICU/HDU, surgical and medical wards, as well as palliative care. The role demands advanced clinical practice skills in the management of complex patients across a broad spectrum of inpatient care. The role includes service development and evaluation, and the ability to provide supervision, teaching and training within the physiotherapy team. The role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Essential Criteria

  1. Must hold a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Physiotherapy, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer, with current AHPRA registration
  2. At least 4 years’ postgraduate experience in an acute hospital and/or oncological setting
  3. Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skills, and significant clinical experience in the provision of physiotherapy, including intensive care, acute medical and surgical, and/or oncology-specific physiotherapy
  4. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes focused on patient/client outcomes
  5. Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring and development of junior staff and students
  6. Demonstrated high-level verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  7. Demonstrated high-level organisational and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical/administrative demands
  8. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development

Benefits

  • Optional salary packaging options through Smart Salary (2,900 tax-free)
  • Optional meal and entertainment card (2,600 tax-free)
  • Market-competitive remuneration and benefits
  • Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport for you and your family
  • Access to e-learning programs
  • Social and wellbeing events
  • CBHS Corporate Health
  • Workplace banking benefits
  • Access to EAP

A Workplace That Welcomes Everyone

At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We value the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our team and actively support staff from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities, Indigenous staff, people living with disabilities, and people of all ages and faiths.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you meet the criteria and share our mission, values, and commitment to compassionate, expert cancer care, we encourage you to apply.

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