Physiotherapist - Sustaining NSW Families
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 14/10/2026)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Location: St Marys Community Health Centre
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ650843
Applications close: 08/04/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth)
The Sustaining NSW Families (SNF) program is a structured, home‑based antenatal and postnatal support service. It is a nurse‑led, sustained health home‑visiting program that supports children and families from pregnancy through to two years of age. An opportunity has become available for an experienced Physiotherapist who is keen to take on a part time position (1 day per week) based at St Marys Community Health Centre.
In this role, you will provide specialist Physiotherapy services to vulnerable families participating in the SNF program. You will deliver high‑level clinical consultation, advocacy, education and support to the SNF team, including individual clinician consultation and collaborative contributions to team case conferences. You will also bring advanced clinical expertise to case planning and case management as part of a multidisciplinary health team, actively participating in case reviews and discussion meetings.
If you’re looking for a meaningful role within a supportive team and this opportunity resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Degree in Physiotherapy and current registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist.
- Extensive experience in paediatric clinical services, including: Assessment, planning and evaluating Physiotherapy interventions in working with children particularly aged 0-5 years of age presenting with a variety of complex developmental difficulties/diagnoses.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide clinical consultation in partnership with the child and family health nurse and facilitate case review, in the context of family centred casework within a community based multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to provide information, advice and education to clients, carers and other professionals, including: Anticipatory guidance, treatment intervention, and management strategies to facilitate progress and promote optimal development of the child.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, computer competence and ability to use electronic medical records, word processing and databases.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain co-operative professional and therapeutic relationships with clients, government and NGO agencies through the use of well-developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. Ability to travel within the LHD in accordance with the position.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Smith on Nicole.Smith10@health.nsw.gov.au
