Physiotherapist – Residential Aged Care

Sydney Central Allied Health Model

Are you a passionate Physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful impact in aged care?At Uniting, we are committed to supporting older people to live safely, independently, and with dignity through our newly created Function First Allied Health Model — and we’re looking for a Physiotherapist who shares this purpose.

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver person‑centred, function‑focused physiotherapy within our Residential Aged Care homes.Working as part of the Sydney Central Allied Health Team, you will play a key role in implementing the Function First Model, ensuring residents receive the right allied health input at the right time to optimise mobility, safety, and wellbeing.

You will work closely with residents to understand what matters most to them and deliver tailored interventions that support functional independence, including:

• Comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and clinical care
• Functional movement, mobility, and strength‑based interventions
• Exercise prescription and movement re‑training
• Falls risk identification and mitigation
• Health promotion, wellbeing, and self‑management education

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver physiotherapy services aligned with the Function First Allied Health Model
• Prioritise resident function, safety, and independence in all clinical decision‑making
• Complete comprehensive assessments, post‑fall reviews, and risk‑based interventions
• Collaborate closely with Exercise Physiologists, Allied Health Assistants, nursing, and care teams
• Contribute to safe, consistent, and high‑quality allied health service delivery across homes
• Support continuous improvement, clinical governance, and best practice care
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with organisational and legislative requirements
• Utilise systems and technology to support effective care planning and communication
• Commit to ongoing professional development and reflective practice

About You

You are a motivated and compassionate Physiotherapist who enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to delivering high‑quality care for older people.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
• Current AHPRA registration
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Strong communication, organisation, and clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to care delivery

What We Offer You:

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Purchase of additional leave

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Reference checks
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Working Check
• Other pre-employment screenings

• Deliver physiotherapy services aligned with the Function First Allied Health Model
• Prioritise resident function, safety, and independence in all clinical decision‑making
• Complete comprehensive assessments, post‑fall reviews, and risk‑based interventions
• Collaborate closely with Exercise Physiologists, Allied Health Assistants, nursing, and care teams
• Contribute to safe, consistent, and high‑quality allied health service delivery across homes
• Support continuous improvement, clinical governance, and best practice care
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with organisational and legislative requirements
• Utilise systems and technology to support effective care planning and communication
• Commit to ongoing professional development and reflective practice

• Strong communication, organisation, and clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to care delivery

• A Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
• Current AHPRA registration
• Current First Aid and CPR certification