• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Salary: AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Daw Park SA, 5041
• Part Time, Contracted Role working 18.75 hours per week up to 4 Jan 2026

About the Role

The Senior Physiotherapist, SABIRS Concussion Clinic is an experienced and highly competent clinician who as a member of the interdisciplinary team, delivers quality, short-term services to Concussion Clinic patients within SA Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services, and clinical/professional leadership in the area of mild traumatic brain injury to physiotherapists working within SA BIRS, across Central Adelaide Local Health Network and South Australia.

The Senior Physiotherapist autonomously delivers highly-effective, patient-centred, goal-based physiotherapy services for patients with complex concussion presentations. The role is based at Repat Health Precinct and Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, including on-site, telehealth and aquatic physiotherapy. There may also be opportunities to work in community rehabilitation at BIRCH (Brain Injury Rehabilitation Community & Home), or inpatient rehabilitation in BIRU (Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit).
The Senior Physiotherapist may represent physiotherapy and broader allied health services on committees and working parties responsible for development of models of care, patient pathways, and implementation of CALHN and SA Health initiatives as required. There may be exciting opportunities to participate in research in the SABIRS team.

About You

You are an experienced and highly skilled Physiotherapist with a passion for delivering person-centred care and clinical leadership in brain injury rehabilitation. You demonstrate strong collaboration skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to influence service development and quality care outcomes.

Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and possess extensive clinical experience relevant to post-concussion rehabilitation.

Proven ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate physiotherapy services for clients with complex needs across home, community, and outpatient settings.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to support, mentor, and guide physiotherapists while contributing to service improvement and model-of-care development.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the capacity to represent physiotherapy or Concussion Clinic in committees, working groups, and service initiatives.

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: 906962

Enquiries to:

Simon Mills

Phone: 7326 1830

E-mail: [email protected]

or

Brooke Greenshields

Phone: 0466 476 582

E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 20th July 2025

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

906962 AHP3 Senior Physiotherapist BIRCH RD.pdf

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