Senior Oncology Physiotherapist

Job summary

Provide tailored exercise, rehabilitation, and physical support to people affected by cancer across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, maintain clinical records, mentor colleagues and students, and contribute to service development and culturally responsive care.

Job details

Employment Type: Permanent Part - Time Position Classification: Physiotherapist – Level 3 Remuneration: $121,568.00 - $125,507.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours Per Week: up to 24 Requisition ID: REQ699278 Location: Griffith Base Hospital Are you a talented Physiotherapist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities? About The Role We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join us in this crucial role to provide tailored exercise, rehabilitation and physical support to individuals at any stage of cancer, from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. As the Senior Oncology Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for: Delivering high-quality physiotherapy services across inpatient, outpatient, and/or community settings Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care and discharge planning Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and activity reporting Supporting and mentoring other Allied Health Professionals, Allied Health Assistants, and students Participating in professional development, quality improvement, and service development activities Develop, demonstrate and lead cultural competence and a commitment to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal people What MLHD Offer At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference. Relocation Assistance and Accommodation Support considerations - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities. Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy. Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing. Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities. Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health. Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities. Our Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate A tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with AHPRA Advanced clinical skills and experience within the relevant specialty area, with a strong focus on evidence-based practice Experience contributing to service improvement initiatives, including the development of policies, procedures, education, and staff training A current Class C Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required for the role More Information Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Melanie Taylor – Physiotherapist in Charge on Melanie.Taylor@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat. Applications close: 28 October 2026 MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

What you’ll do

Provide tailored exercise, rehabilitation, and physical support to people affected by cancer across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, maintain clinical records, mentor colleagues and students, and contribute to service development and culturally responsive care.

Requirements

Requires a tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy, current AHPRA registration, and advanced clinical skills and experience in the relevant specialty, with an evidence-based approach. Candidates must have experience contributing to service improvement and hold a current Class C driver licence, with willingness to travel as required.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance
• Accommodation Support
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Salary Packaging
• Novated Car Leasing
• Professional Development
• Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport
• 17.5% Leave Loading

Listed skills

• Development · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Loading · Preferred
• Packaging · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Clinical care · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Oncology Physiotherapy
• Exercise Rehabilitation
• Clinical Assessment
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Inpatient Care
• Outpatient Care
• Community-Based Care
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Discharge Planning
• Clinical Documentation
• Activity Reporting
• Staff Mentoring
• Cultural Competence
• Service Improvement
• Policy and Procedure Development
• Staff Education and Training

Job areas

• Healthcare

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