Senior Physiotherapist, Neurogastroenterology

Lead innovative physiotherapy practice at the intersection of pelvic health, neurogastroenterology and translational research.

Why Join NSLHD

Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport and more.A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 28 February 2027(with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4

Remuneration: $66.36 - $67.97 per hour

Hours Per Week: 8

Requisition ID: REQ691069

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Royal North Shore Hospital

What You'll Be Doing

As the Senior Physiotherapist in Neurogastroenterology, you will play a key role in delivering specialised assessment and treatment services for patients with complex gastrointestinal and anorectal disorders. Following comprehensive education and training, you will perform anorectal manometry and balloon expulsion testing to support the evaluation of anorectal dysfunction, and deliver anorectal biofeedback therapy as part of evidence-based patient management. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including gastroenterologists, nurses, administrative and research staff, junior medical officers and medical students to provide coordinated, patient-centred care. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, service development and research activities within the Neurogastroenterology Unit, supporting innovation and the translation of research into clinical practice.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria

Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and contemporary physiotherapy skills, including experience in the assessment and management of patients with pelvic health, neurogastroenterology and/or complex gastrointestinal disorders. Demonstrated senior expertise in delivery, direction and management of physiotherapy services. Must have experience as a Level 2 Physiotherapist.Demonstrated experience in conducting service development, quality improvement activities and professional education.Demonstrated clinical leadership skills with the ability to provide consultation, education and service development in pelvic health and neurogastroenterology physiotherapy, and contribute to project outcomes, service innovation and the translation of evidence into practice.

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For role related queries or questions contact Peter Young on Peter.Young1@health.nsw.gov.au

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 15 September 2026