Physiotherapist – Community Aged Care

Why This Role Matters

The Physiotherapist plays a key role in supporting older adults to maintain independence, mobility, and overall wellbeing. At Uniting AgeWell, this position focuses on delivering home-based and centre-based physiotherapy services to clients aged 65+, helping them live safely and confidently within their community.

Job Description

Uniting AgeWell is seeking a passionate Physiotherapist to join their Allied Health team in Latrobe, Tasmania. The role involves delivering services to older clients funded under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Home Care Packages (HCP), and private services. You will work both independently and collaboratively within a large multidisciplinary team, with access to clinical supervision and professional development.

Key Features of the Role

• Position: Physiotherapist
• Company: Uniting AgeWell
• Location: Latrobe, Tasmania, Australia
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Competitive Salary + Super + Salary Packaging
• Client Group: Older Adults (65+)
• Programs: CHSP, HCP & Private Services
• Work Setting: Home-Based & Centre-Based

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy services to aged care clients (65+)
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver home and centre-based rehabilitation services
• Manage a caseload independently
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical supervision
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Promote independence and functional mobility in older clients

Required Qualification

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Full Australian working rights

Experience and Skills

• Experience in Community Aged Care (preferred)
• Experience with clients under CHSP and Home Care Packages
• Strong clinical knowledge for managing various health conditions in 65+ clients
• Ability to work autonomously and manage caseload
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pass National Police Clearance and NDIS Clearance
• Working With Children / Vulnerable People Card
• Current flu vaccinations

Important Remarks

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Above award hourly rates
• Career pathways and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
• Enhanced parental leave options
• Not-for-profit, values-based organisation
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples encouraged to apply

Salary Insights

• Competitive salary package
• Superannuation included
• Salary packaging benefits available
• Annual leave loading

Company Overview

Uniting AgeWell is a not-for-profit aged care organisation operating across Victoria and Tasmania, with over 5,000 staff and 600 volunteers. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality community and residential services guided by its BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – and values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion.

FAQs

1. What is the employment type?
   • Full-Time

2. What client group will I work with?
   • Older adults aged 65+

3. What programs are involved?
   • Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home Care Packages (HCP)

4. Is AHPRA registration required?
   • Yes

5. Is aged care experience mandatory?
   • Preferred but not explicitly mandatory

Application Tips

• Highlight experience in community aged care
• Mention CHSP and Home Care Package exposure
• Clearly state AHPRA registration status
• Emphasize ability to work independently and within a team