Physiotherapist

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist who is passionate about creating meaningful patient experiences while working alongside a supportive, multidisciplinary team?

• Continuous professional development, education & support provided
• Deliver outstanding patient care within a dedicated team
• Inclusive, values‑led workplace

About the role:

 This full-time Physiotherapist position is responsible for providing a high-quality physiotherapy service to all inpatient areas of Darwin Private Hospital.

About us:

 Darwin Private Hospital is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. As part of the Healthscope Group of Hospitals, it is a licenced 122 bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery including, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology and ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory.  In February 2021, a purpose built 18 bed inpatient Mental Health & AoD Unit, The Darwin Clinic, opened a new service for patients in the Northern Territory. It also incorporates a dedicated Day Rehabilitation Program.

Our world-class private hospital attracts patients from across the greater Northern Territory, Western Australia, remote aboriginal communities and even offshore. We are co-located with Royal Darwin Hospital and partner in delivering specialised care to patients from across the top end of Australia.

Our values – We Care, We Do, We Strive, and We’re a Team

The Darwin region is renowned for its tropical weather, spectacular sunsets, great fishing spots, and laid-back lifestyle come and join our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and treatment of patients where clinically indicated in collaboration with patients/families and the       multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and health outcomes
• Providing a high standard of clinical care to individuals/patients in our hospital

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in Physiotherapy 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• Current AHPRA registration 
• Customer focused service delivery
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload demands, meet deadlines and complete allocated tasks (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required).
• Commitment to participation in professional development, quality improvement activities and workplace education.
   

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 14th September 2026

To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Holly Cahalan, Allied Health Manager - Holly.cahalan@healthscope.om.au

Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant experience against the Heathscope and NT Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020 a salary from $45.89 - $61.20 per hour.

 More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker. 

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