Salary: HSO Level P4 $135,729 - $140,249 per annum
Location: Rockingham
Unit/Division: Peel And Rockingham Kwinana Health Service > Physiotherapy
Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.
This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent healthcare where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!
Rockingham Peel Group is part of the South Metropolitan Health Service, one of the fastest growing health services in Western Australia and comprises two hospital campuses, Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District Hospital, in addition to community and mental health services across Peel, Rockingham and Kwinana. As the flagship hospital, Rockingham General is focused on providing high quality general medical, surgical and mental health services as well as outpatient care. Murray District Hospital offers inpatient medical services, palliative care and allied health services.
SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is Excellent healthcare, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
Currently we are seeking an Advanced Scope Physiotherapist functioning in an alternate model of care to act as the first point of contact for patients presenting to Rockingham General Hospital Emergency Department. Provides expert consultation, independent clinical assessment and triage functions, and determines appropriate treatment plans, independent of the Emergency Physician’s direction. Act as a clinical musculoskeletal consultant for the medical, nursing and allied health team in the Emergency Department. Delivers triage, assessment and treatment functions either in-person, or via Telehealth modalities. Demonstrate high level expertise and clinical leadership to contribute to departmental performance, quality improvement, research and education for the emergency ambulatory service and profession. Supervises Physiotherapy staff and support staff in the unit/clinical area, coordinates duties and manages performance. Practices as an Advanced Scope Physiotherapist and ensures practice is in accordance to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct, the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Registration Standards and SMHS policies and guidelines.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your application should include:
* A copy of your current CV with a maximum of four (4) pages
* A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 4 pages
* The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
* Other professional and location-based allowances
Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Part-Time/Full-Time, Fixed Term Part-Time/Full-Time and Casual appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.
We currently have 0.5 FTE position available.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 01/04/2026.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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