Manual Handling Trainer - Physiotherapist

Why This Role Matters
The Manual Handling Trainer | Physiotherapist at Guide Healthcare plays a critical role in improving safety, mobility, and quality of care across aged care settings. This position combines high-energy manual handling training delivery with mobile clinical physiotherapy support, ensuring best-practice standards and meaningful outcomes for older adults and people with disabilities.

Job Description
Guide Healthcare is hiring a Full-Time or Part-Time Manual Handling Trainer | Physiotherapist based in Parramatta, Sydney NSW. The role involves delivering engaging, hands-on manual handling training sessions across residential aged care and home care settings, while also providing mobile clinical support to cover leave and temporary gaps across Sydney facilities. This is a dynamic, leadership-focused role designed for adaptable clinicians who enjoy variety and responsibility.

Key Features of the Role
• Position: Manual Handling Trainer | Physiotherapist
• Organization: Guide Healthcare
• Location: Parramatta, Sydney NSW
• Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
• Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000 + Super
• Additional Benefits: CPD Allowance, Extra Leave, Flexible Hours

Responsibilities
• Deliver structured, practical, and engaging manual handling training sessions
• Facilitate multiple training sessions per day as required
• Cover residential aged care and home care competencies
• Provide mobile clinical support across Sydney aged care facilities
• Step into facilities confidently and integrate with onsite teams
• Assess, plan, and deliver evidence-based therapy
• Conduct 1:1 and group physiotherapy programs
• Maintain clear and timely documentation
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Build strong client and partner relationships

Required Qualification
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current AHPRA Registration

Educational Requirement
• Degree in Physiotherapy

Important Requirements
• AHPRA Registration
• Police Check (Criminal History Check)
• Driver’s Licence and reliable car
• NDIS Worker Check & NDIS Orientation
• COVID-19 & Flu Vaccination
• Full Australian Working Rights
• Aged Care experience highly desirable
• Private Practice or Home Care experience desirable

Employment Options
• Flexible working hours
• Varied caseload across multiple sites

What We Offer
• Above-award salary
• Up to 2 extra weeks leave
• $1000 Annual CPD Allowance (FTE)
• Structured monthly professional education
• Bi-annual personalized career growth support
• Team social events
• $500 refer-a-friend bonus
• Creative and supportive workplace culture

Experience and Skills
• Aged care physiotherapy experience
• Manual handling training delivery skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Adaptability across different clinical environments
• Evidence-based rehabilitation planning
• Documentation and reporting proficiency

Salary Insights
• $80,000 – $95,000 per year + Super
• Additional CPD allowance and extra leave benefits

Company Overview
Guide Healthcare is an innovative Allied Health provider based in Australia, supporting older adults and people with disabilities since 2018. The organization focuses on creative, outcome-driven rehabilitation programs and building a flexible, engaging workplace culture.

FAQs

1. Who can apply for this role?
   Qualified Physiotherapists with current AHPRA registration and full working rights in Australia.

2. Is aged care experience mandatory?
   Highly desirable but not strictly mandatory.

3. Is this a clinical-only role?
   No, it combines manual handling training delivery and mobile clinical support.

4. Is travel required?
   Yes, travel across Sydney aged care facilities is required.

5. Is part-time work available?
   Yes, both full-time and part-time options are available.

Application Tips
• Highlight AHPRA registration and compliance checks clearly.
• Emphasize aged care and manual handling experience.
• Mention experience delivering training or group sessions.
• Showcase adaptability and ability to work across multiple sites.
• Include driver’s licence and car availability in your resume.