Physiotherapist OACCP

About this role

🦴 Deliver evidence-based care for people with osteoarthritis 💪 Help shape an innovative Joint Health Care Centre 🌟 Work across Blacktown, Mt Druitt, Westmead and Auburn Hospitals   Employment Type:  Permanent Part Time Position Classification:  Physiotherapist Level 1 / Level 2 Remuneration:  $40.05 - $57.14 per hour Hours Per Week:  32 Location:  Mt Druitt, Blacktown, Westmead and Auburn Hospitals    Where you'll be working Join the Western Sydney Local Health District Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program (OACCP), an innovative multidisciplinary service delivering evidence-based conservative care for people living with hip and knee osteoarthritis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an evolving OACCP service with a vision for establishing a Joint Health Centre in WSLHD as a centre of excellence. Working across Mt Druitt, Blacktown, Westmead and Auburn Hospitals, you'll play a key role in improving patient outcomes while helping shape a new model of care. • Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team focused on collaborative patient care.

• Contribute to the development of an innovative service transforming osteoarthritis management.

• Work alongside experienced clinicians committed to education, quality improvement and research.

• Enjoy a culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous professional development.

• Help improve access to high-quality care for the diverse communities of Western Sydney.

What you'll be doing  As a Physiotherapist within the OACCP, you will provide high-quality outpatient physiotherapy services to patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis through evidence-based assessment, education and exercise programs. You'll work both independently and collaboratively to deliver outstanding patient-centred care while contributing to the ongoing development of this exciting service. • Assess patients and develop individualised, goal-oriented physiotherapy treatment plans.

• Deliver education and supervised group exercise programs that support conservative osteoarthritis management.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to optimise patient outcomes and coordinate care.

• Contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement, reporting and research activities.

• Support the establishment and ongoing refinement of an innovative model of care across WSLHD.

How to Apply  Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.      Essential Criteria • Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy

• Registration: Current General Physiotherapy Registration under AHPRA

Selection Criteria • Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients

• Well-developed written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills as well as coaching and facilitation skills.

• Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner as well as within a multidisciplinary team

• Able to manage time well in an out-patient setting and prioritise workloads.

• Experience participating in quality improvement initiatives as well as clinical redesign projects

• Demonstrated skills in the analysis of complex issues and conditions relating to osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee including problem solving, behaviour change strategies and the ability to monitor health outcomes

• Relevant qualification in Physiotherapy and Registration with AHPRA

Requisition ID: REQ681568    Applications Close: 20 August 2026    Need more information ? • Find out more about applying for this position.

• Review the detailed Position Description  for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the  selection process ,  employment checks ,  outcomes and notifications .

• For inquiries about the role, contact Ian Starkey at Ian.Starkey@health.nsw.gov.au

Tertiary Health Study Subsidies  Secure up to $12,000 for your health studies! NSW Health offers Tertiary Health Study Subsidies for 2024-2026. Open to new and graduating students entering NSW Health. Click here for more info!    People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.    Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .   Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.    Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.    Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.