Senior Osteopath

About the Role

Necessity Health is seeking an experienced Lead Osteopath / Senior Osteopath to join our growing multidisciplinary allied health clinic in the Illawarra region.

This is a senior clinical position suited to an Osteopath with extensive experience who is confident managing complex presentations, mentoring clinicians, and contributing to clinic leadership and service development.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-informed care while supporting team growth, clinical standards, and patient outcomes within a collaborative environment.

We also work closely with our sibling company, Necessity Kids, creating additional opportunities to expand your clinical scope.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with senior experience

• Leadership and career progression opportunities

• Structured involvement in mentoring and team development

• Ongoing professional development and internal CPD

• Strong multidisciplinary team environment (Osteopathy, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Massage)

• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced osteopathic assessments and manage complex musculoskeletal presentations

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-informed manual therapy and treatment planning

• Provide in depth patient education

• Mentor and support junior clinicians and new graduates

• Contribute to clinical leadership, team development, and internal training

• Assist in maintaining high standards of clinical governance and patient care

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes

• Support business growth through caseload development and retention strategies

• Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and professional development initiatives

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ clinical experience as an Osteopath

• Demonstrated experience in a senior, lead, or managerial Osteopath role

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Osteopathy

• Current general registration with the Osteopathy Board of Australia (AHPRA)

• Advanced competency in musculoskeletal assessment and manual therapy techniques

• Proven ability to manage complex cases independently

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills

• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team

• Commitment to evidence-informed practice and ongoing professional development

Desirable (Optional)

• Experience in paediatrics, pregnancy care, or sports injury management

• Dry needling qualification

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary clinic setting

• Interest in contributing to service development or clinical education

About Necessity Health

Necessity Health is a multidisciplinary allied health clinic based in the Illawarra, combining hands-on therapies with exercise-based rehabilitation. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while fostering a strong team culture and ongoing professional development.

How to Apply

To apply, Email ••••@nechealth.com.au, attach your resume and tell us:

• Who are you and where are you from?

• What has your journey been to becoming a senior Osteopath?

• What made you want to step into a leadership role?

• What stood out about Necessity Health that made you want to apply?