Indigenous Level 1/2 Rotating Physiotherapist

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Detail information about job Indigenous Level 1/2 Rotating Physiotherapist. Terms and conditions vacancy

Position Title: Indigenous Level 1/2 Rotating Physiotherapist
Employment Type: Full Time Max Term - Until 25/01/2019
Hours per week: 38
Position Grade: Level 1 years 2-4/Level 2 years 1-4
Salary: 63,476 - 88,627
Enterprise Agreement: The NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisation’s Professional and Associated Staff Agreement
Department Name: Physiotherapy

Position Summary:
A vacancy exists in the Physiotherapy Department for a highly motivated Indigenous Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive team for a locum position of 6 months

The Indigenous Level 1/2 rotating position is a fixed-term full-time position working across a range of clinical areas at St Vincent's Hospital on a rotational basis. The clinical rotational areas include Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Acute Medical and Surgical Wards, Palliative Care and Cardiothoracics/Intensive Care. It is a locum position until the end of January 2019.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check

The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.

About St Vincent's Health Network Sydney:
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive Immunisation history complies with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2011_005. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.

Applications Instructions:
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.

When applying for the position, Applicants will be required to upload a recent Resume as well as a separate Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria for the position as outlined below. External applicants are to upload their Cover Letter alongside their Resume when reaching the ‘My Experience tab >Resume/CV> Upload. For Internal applicants, this document is to be uploaded further down the page alongside your Resume under Resume/CV> Upload.

Selection Criteria

• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
• Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy and current Australian Physiotherapy Registration
• Be of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and be accepted as such by the community in which you live, or have lived. You will be required to confirm your Aboriginality (e.g. presenting a certificate or paper from a recognised Aboriginal organisation with a common seal or Aboriginal Land Council).
• Postgraduate clinical experience
• Demonstrates an acceptable level of professional competence
• Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding workload and prioritise where necessary
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and to work independently with minimal physiotherapy supervision
• Knowledge of, and experience with, Quality Improvement and Workplace Health and Safety policies

An example on how to address the selection criteria is provided in the link below in order to assist you with completing your application.



Applicants that do not address the selection criteria will have their application automatically culled.



**Please note the advert closes 23rd July 2018 11:59 pm despite the below date stating 24th July 2018**