Physiotherapist

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of active Australian Defence Force (ADF) members?

• Part-time and full-time roles available within a multi-disciplinary team. 
• Work closely with other physiotherapist, doctors, nurses and psychologist to help optimise the health of our service members.  
• Attractive hourly rates, a generous sign-on bonus and relocation support 

About Us

ADF Health Services provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia. As part of this contract, Serco, in partnership with Bupa, provide defence-ready clinical and support staff across 50+ on-base locations nationally, ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality on-site medical care. To learn more please visit www.serco.com/ahsc

About the role

As the Physiotherapist, your typical day will involve seeing many sporting type injuries both acute and subacute, post-operative patients (e.g., ACL repair, Shoulder reconstruction) Overuse injuries (e.g., compartment syndrome), Pelvic health, and concussion. You will help members progress towards deployment and ADF training exercises.

In this role you will –

• Have access to a fully equipped gym to enhance the rehabilitation of members.
• Work with a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries with a focus on functional rehabilitation and returning members to their work and exercise goals.
• Work with an active population who are motivated to achieve their best possible functional outcomes.
• Have a dedicated time for administrative tasks each day
• Work in a multi-disciplinary tea of nurses, doctors, psychologists, and rehabilitation consultants.
• Improve you understanding of job roles and requirements of the ADF with the opportunity of working closely with ADF member

About the location

Darwin Health Centre is located at RAAF Base Darwin, 6.5km north-east of the city sharing a runway with Darwin International Airport. Major exercises are held in the Northern Territory every year, with RAAF Base Darwin undertaking a major support role. The health centre has a routine dependency of approximately 520 members and surges up to an additional 1500 Australian and International Defence members twice a year for the Air Force exercises. The facility provides general nursing, mental health, physiotherapy, and pharmaceutical services. Standard operating hours are generally 0730-1600 Monday – Thursday depending on role requirements, and a half day 0730 – 1330 Friday.

As the ideal applicant, you will have –

• At least 2 years’ part-time or full-time equivalent post-graduate musculoskeletal experience within the last 5 years and working in an Accredited Physiotherapy Setting.
• A current, unconditional registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA
• Recent engagement in Continuing Professional Development activities aligned with AHPRA guidelines
• A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID009)
• Membership with the Australian Physiotherapy Association (preferred)
• Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Baseline Security Clearance

Rewards and Benefits

In addition to an attractive salary, you will be entitled to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A generous sign-on bonus plus relocation support
• A monthly in-house professional development (PD) and the opportunity to apply for Serco funded PD
• Annual and personal leave, professional development leave/CPD Leave and support for Reservists through paid volunteer leave.
• Lifestyle discounts with our wide range of partners.
• Access 24/7 mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and join a team of dedicated health professionals united in delivering exceptional service every day. 

Serco Referral Program
Know a Healthcare Professional who would thrive in Serco's Australian Defence Force Health Services Team? Refer them to us, and if they're successfully onboarded, you'll receive a generous $500 Prezzee Voucher as a token of our appreciation! Simply share their details via email to AHSCCareers@serco-ap.com, and we'll handle the rest. Thank you for helping us grow our team!

Want to know more?
For a confidential chat, reach out to Polly at 08 8432 2544 or email polly.buerano@serco-ap.com or select a time that suits you for a confidential discussion through this link: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SercoInterview@serco.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

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