Physiotherapist - Primary Contact Trainee

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 11.5 months Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (PN 64371) Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT Section: Acute Allied Health Physiotherapy Closing Date: 16 August 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 • 12.5%25 Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. About the Role: Join Acute Allied Health Services (AAHS) and make a meaningful difference in the delivery of high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy care across a diverse range of acute inpatient and specialised outpatient settings. Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will partner with patients, carers, referrers and other healthcare professionals to support safe, effective and evidence-based care outcomes. This exciting Primary Contact Physiotherapy opportunity will support the delivery of extended-hours services within the Canberra Hospital Emergency Department and the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at the Weston Creek Walk-in Clinic. Under appropriate supervision, you will play an important role in assessing and managing patients, contributing to efficient service delivery and ensuring a positive patient experience within fast-paced clinical environments. We are committed to supporting your professional growth and success. You will benefit from structured clinical supervision, competency-based assessment processes, and a range of professional development opportunities designed to enhance your clinical skills and career progression. We are seeking motivated and patient-focused physiotherapists who thrive in a dynamic healthcare setting, demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and communication skills, and are committed to delivering excellent care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position requires participation in a shift work roster and may include overtime and/or restricted on-call duties to support service delivery requirements. If you are looking for an opportunity to broaden your acute care experience while contributing to innovative and responsive healthcare services, we encourage you to apply. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • 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. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-pages Response (where possible, include specific examples of your work) to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** 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. More information can be found on the CHS website. 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. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Katie Vine on (02) 5124 3234 or at Katie.Vine@act.gov.au #LI-DNI