Senior Geriatric Rapid Acute Care Evaluation (GRACE) Physiotherapist

Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent Position 
Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (LP7895)
Salary:  $111,639 – $120,057 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) 
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: Physiotherapy
Closing Date: 9^th March 2026

What can we offer you: 

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role:

Physiotherapy within Allied Health, North Canberra Hospital, provides services to a range of clients in acute inpatients and specialised outpatient settings. Our physiotherapists work closely with patients, carers, referrers, other health professionals and multidisciplinary teams to achieve safe, high quality patient care.

The GRACE Physiotherapy position plays a key role in the multidisciplinary management of patients at the Residential Aged Care Facility/acute care setting interface to deliver services and education, support patient flow and maximise patient outcomes.

The GRACE physiotherapist works collaboratively and operationally with the GRACE team, delivering high quality patient-centered care and associated functions to support service delivery across the clinical spectrum. You will be required to participate in overtime, restricted on-call and shift rosters.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

 This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role. 

***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 Sandra Holdom at sandra.holdom@act.gov.au

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A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will be used for the next 12 months to fill various positions both on a temporary and permanent basis with full-time and part-time opportunities available.