Senior Physiotherapist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 16/8/2026) – Job share may be considered Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4 Remuneration: $121,658.00 - $124,607.00 pa ( superannuation salary packaging options) Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more Hours Per Week: 38 Applications Close: 28 October 2025 – 11:59pm Senior Physiotherapist Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Bloomfield Campus Orange About The Role The Physiotherapist – Senior Clinician in Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) is an exciting role that welcomes applications for both fulltime (preferred) and part time (considered) applications. This role would be suitable for someone with a versatile / generalist skill set in Physiotherapy that includes Musculoskeletal (acute to chronic), falls prevention, promoting physical activity, mobility reviews, geriatrics, neurological conditions, rehabilitation, managing cardiometabolic risk factors, sports, providing consultation and advice to own team or other staff, managing specific programs or services across wards and more. The Physiotherapist would be responsible for ensuring a high quality, evidence based service is provided to the inpatient units at Bloomfield Hospital - Orange Health Service. As the most senior clinician in this team of Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists, the successful applicant(s) would be involved in leading and supporting a small team, fostering a positive culture, evaluate the service, and manage relationships with stakeholders across a vast range of clinical areas and wards. The successful applicant would have available support by the Allied Health team at Bloomfield Hospital – Orange Health Service and the Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology Department at the General Hospital - Orange Health Service. The MHDA team and service that you would lead consist of 2 Exercise Physiologists, 1 senior Physiotherapist (this role) and 1 rotating level 1 / 2 Physiotherapist. You will work closely with wards and staff across other disciplines in allied health, medicine, and nursing. There are excellent opportunities available to develop a combination of clinical and non-clinical skills as a senior member of Physiotherapy staff in WNSWLHD. There are numerous resources available to be utilised in this setting such as access to several gyms, bikes, sport fields, swimming pool, and sporting equipment as required. The setting itself, Bloomfield Hospital, is the largest rural Mental Health Campus in the country. The inpatient units provide a statewide or district service to adolescents, adults and older people with mental illnesses, mental disorders, drug and alcohol abuse and dependence. At Bloomfield Hospital you will be part of a large and supportive multidisciplinary team. To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website. To Apply For This Role Click ‘Apply’ Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login Upload your current resume Answer the selection criteria Role-related enquiries: Please contact Anders Jansson, A/Manager Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology on 02 6369 3393 or at anders.jansson@health.nsw.gov.au for more information. Additional Information For Applicants All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons. This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future. Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey. Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD

Location: Bathurst, New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 11/16/2025