• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Salary AHP-3 $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part-time working 7.5 hours per week
• 12-month contract (with view to permanent)

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join our Rheumatology team at Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). In this role, you will work alongside a small team of physiotherapists that provide expert musculoskeletal assessment and management for outpatients referred to Rheumatology, working closely within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. You will be integral in leading the self-management group program for rheumatology outpatients, in partnership with the Senior Rheumatology Psychologist. You will also contribute to the physiotherapist-led rheumatology clinic, offering early assessment and conservative management strategies to support timely diagnosis and treatment.

As a key member of the team, your work will be vital in reducing the non-inflammatory patient burden on rheumatologists and ensuring that patients with inflammatory conditions are promptly identified and managed. Your advanced clinical reasoning, ability to interpret complex pathology and imaging results, and understanding of autoimmune rheumatological disorders will be central to your success in this role. In addition to your clinical work, you will support research, education, and service development activities under the guidance of the Director of Rheumatology, helping to shape high-quality, evidence-based care for the future.

About You

You are an experienced and motivated physiotherapist with a strong background in musculoskeletal care and a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred services. You bring clinical leadership, sound judgement, and a collaborative mindset to a multidisciplinary setting. To be successful in this role, you will have:

Relevant Qualifications & Experience: A recognised physiotherapy degree and substantial experience managing complex musculoskeletal and rheumatological conditions.

Advanced Clinical & Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead teams, and communicate effectively across professional boundaries.

Strong Organisational & Leadership Abilities: Proven capacity to prioritise, manage time efficiently, and contribute to service development initiatives.

Commitment to Professional Growth: Actively engaged in ongoing learning, with a solid understanding of evidence-based practice, research, and clinical evaluation.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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

Job ref: 904253

Enquiries to:

Briana Bates Position: Director Exercise Physiology & Physiotherapy
Phone: 7074 2827
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 13 June 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

904253 RD Senior Physiotherapist, Rheumatology.pdf

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