Looking for a Change of Scenery?

Make the move to South Australia's stunning Flinders and Upper North region as a Physiotherapist! Whether you’re drawn to Port Augusta, just a 3-hour drive north of Adelaide and nestled at the tip of the Spencer Gulf with the majestic Flinders Ranges at its doorstep or Whyalla, 4 hours north with its breathtaking beaches and vibrant community. This is your chance to combine career growth with an incredible lifestyle. Enjoy welcoming communities, awe-inspiring landscapes, and an invigorating outdoor lifestyle. This isn’t just a job, it’s the beginning of your next great adventure.

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla/Port Augusta
• AHP1/2 | Full/Part Time | Ongoing
• Multiple Positions Available
• Base Salary Range: $71,217 - $106,330 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Bring your knowledge and care to a role where you’ll help improve lives every day!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You’ll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

Service:

Allied and Community Health Service

Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams who work together towards the common goal of improving health outcomes of our community members. Services are based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, with regular outreach clinics held in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Maree and Leigh Creek. We offer a wide range of centre-based, in-home and community-based services to people of all ages and tailor our services to best meet our client needs. To find out more about the Services at Country Health Connect - Flinders and Upper North Community Health Service | SA Health

About Whyalla.pdf

About Port Augusta.pdf

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

Support and Training:

• Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
• Access to Professional Development funding
• Support with transitioning into professional practice – through the Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHP1). Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) | SA Health
• Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU Australia
• Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
• Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance

About the Role:

Under the guidance of a Clinical Senior Physiotherapist, the Physiotherapist (AHP1) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care tailored to the needs of the local community. Working as part of a supportive, multi-professional team, you’ll contribute to prevention, early intervention, treatment, and evaluation strategies that make a real difference in people’s lives.

As a Physiotherapist (AHP2) they will draw on their advanced clinical knowledge and growing expertise to plan, deliver, and evaluate a wide range of services with greater independence. Working under reduced clinical direction, you’ll also contribute to the supervision of less experienced staff, allied health assistants, and students, helping to build future capability. This role provides the opportunity to collaborate across sectors, applying a holistic approach to care that enhances health outcomes and strengthens community well-being.

Learn more about our Allied Health workforce

Looking for a change in scenery? – Allied Health

About You:

AHP1

• Must hold a recognised qualification within the relevant allied health profession and be eligible for full membership of the relevant allied health Professional Association. For those disciplines requiring Registration, all requirements to maintain current registration must be fulfilled. For self-regulated professions it is desirable to participate in the professional associations accredited continuous professional development program.
• Deliver a broad range of clinical services using established methods and procedures.
• Apply professional judgment within defined areas, with guidance from a Clinical Senior as needed.
• Provide clinical care through individual sessions, group programs, and health promotion activities.
• Effectively manage and prioritise personal workload.

AHP2

• Must hold a recognised qualification within a relevant Allied Health profession and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association. For those professions requiring Registration, all requirements to obtain and maintain current registration must be fulfilled. For self-regulated professions it is desirable to participate in the professional association accredited continuing professional development program.
• Apply professional expertise and clinical competence to support diverse client groups with complex need.
• Exercise sound judgment in adapting established methods and procedures.
• Deliver a mix of clinical and consultative services, including individual, group, and health promotion activities.
• Manage and prioritise personal workload effectively.
• Support others in developing workload management plans and allocating team resources.

Please refer to the role descriptions below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 913935

Want To Know More? Contact:

Dan Johnson - A/Team Leader Clinical Services Team, 0407 611 623, [email protected]

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 1st October 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

913935 AHP1 Role Description.pdf

913935 AHP2 Role Description.pdf

JCS+Physiotherapist+General+Ward+Based+final.pdf

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