At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality physiotherapy services and contribute to patient recovery across various healthcare settings.
- Company: Join CALHN, a leading health network dedicated to advancing healthcare excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, professional development, flexible work options, and health perks.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Recent physiotherapy graduates with a passion for patient care and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 89981 - 89981 $ per year.
Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia. Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings. Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused. Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
As an AHP1 Early Career Physiotherapist within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality physiotherapy services across renowned facilities including the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and Repat Health Precinct. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute directly to patient recovery and wellbeing, utilising your clinical skills to make a real difference in diverse and dynamic healthcare settings.
You will also be an integral part of the Physiotherapy discipline's ongoing educational programs, quality improvement initiatives, and service planning activities. Through collaboration and continuous professional development, you'll help drive innovation and enhance clinical outcomes for our patients, while growing your own expertise in a supportive and multidisciplinary environment.
The CALHN Physiotherapy department 12-month early career program offers an exciting opportunity for new graduates to rotate through multiple clinical areas and settings across the CALHN sites. This program provides recently graduated physiotherapists exposure and experience across a broad variety of clinical areas such as acute inpatients, inpatient rehabilitation, the subacute setting and ambulatory settings, in a highly supported and well-structured environment that fosters professional growth and confidence.
Why You'll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter:
- Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
- Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
- Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
- Professional development allowance - with structured development support
- Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN's many sites
- Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
- Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
- Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
- Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
Curious about this role? Connect with Lucy Cashen, Senior Manager, Physiotherapy Phone: 7074 3095 E-mail: Apply Now Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 30 August 2026 Job Ref: 944563
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