Senior Physiotherapist, Upper Limb and Lymphoedema (Outpatients)

SA Health
Job reference: 947855
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• The Royal Adelaide Hospital 
• Salary   AHP-3  $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Temporary up to 31/8/27 and part-time working 22.5 hours per week 

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Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

• Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
• Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
• Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.

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About the Role

Join the Royal Adelaide Hospital Outpatients & Specialty Service and use your advanced physiotherapy expertise to help people achieve their best outcomes. You'll manage a varied clinical caseload, guide colleagues, and help shape high-quality care within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Physiotherapist – Upper Limb & Lymphoedema (outpatients) to join our team within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). In this rewarding outpatient role, you will provide advanced physiotherapy care as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team, supporting patients through their recovery and rehabilitation journey. With a focus on complex upper limb, hand therapy and lymphoedema care, you will manage your own clinical caseload while also offering expert consultancy and clinical advice to colleagues and management.

In addition to your hands-on clinical work, you will contribute to staff and student supervision, play a key role in ongoing education initiatives, and support continuous service improvement. If you’re passionate about outpatient physiotherapy and ready to lead and inspire within a collaborative team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

You'll bring advanced physiotherapy expertise, a collaborative approach and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care while supporting the growth of others.

• Degree and Physiotherapy Board of Australia registration
• Senior experience managing complex physiotherapy cases
• Skill to lead, supervise and mentor staff and students
• Strong evidence based practice and clinical judgement
• Current Basic Life Support skills and safe work practices

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
In line with the new Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025 you’ll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development allowance - with structured development support
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required     947855 RD Senior Physiotherapist, Upper Limb and Lymphoedema (Outpatients).pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 30 August 2026

Job Ref:  947855

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position

Applications close: 30/08/2026 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.