At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide advanced musculoskeletal assessment and management in the Emergency Department.
- Company: North Canberra Hospital, a leader in high-quality healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to exceptional patient care and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape patient journeys and make a real impact in emergency care.
- Qualifications: Minimum three years of physiotherapy experience with strong musculoskeletal skills.
The predicted salary is between 111639 - 120057 $ per year.
Employment Type: Full time, Temporary 11.5 months with possibility of extension
Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (PN LP7765)
Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: North Canberra Hospital, Bruce
Section: Allied Health, Palliative Care & Ambulatory Care
Closing Date: 06 November 2026
What can we offer you:
- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
- Flexible working conditions.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
About the Role:
North Canberra Hospital is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Emergency Department team as a Primary Contact Physiotherapist. Working within Allied Health, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive service that delivers high-quality care across acute inpatient and specialised outpatient settings, with a strong focus on innovation, patient outcomes and professional excellence.
As a Primary Contact Physiotherapist, you will provide advanced musculoskeletal assessment and management within the Emergency Department, exercising independent clinical judgement and contributing directly to timely patient care and decision-making. You will collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues, support continuity of care for patients and families, supervise junior staff and students, and actively contribute to service development, education and quality improvement initiatives.
Participation in a structured primary contact training pathway, professional supervision and ongoing development opportunities will support your growth in this specialist role. We are seeking a motivated and adaptable clinician with at least three years of physiotherapy experience, strong musculoskeletal skills and a passion for delivering person-centred care in a fast-paced environment.
You will be an excellent communicator who thrives in multidisciplinary teams, can confidently manage competing priorities, and is committed to clinical governance, continuous improvement and positive patient outcomes.
If you are ready to take the next step in your physiotherapy career and help shape the future of emergency care, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
- Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
- Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
- Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‑based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
Primary Contact Physiotherapist – Emergency Department employer: ACT Health
Canberra Health Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment within the state-of-the-art Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. With competitive remuneration packages, generous leave provisions, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees are supported in their growth while contributing to one of the busiest emergency departments in Australia. The inclusive work culture and commitment to workforce diversity make it an ideal place for passionate medical professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
