Novita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology and disability services to more than 6,000 people living with disability, as well as support for their families and carers. Our primary purpose is to enable kids, young people and adults living with disability and their families to participate in the community to their full potential.
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Physiotherapist to join our allied health team at our Whyalla location, and become an integral part of Novita’s vision.
As an innovative, self-motivated Physiotherapist you will have access to:
- A full and diverse clientele with a chance to deliver services to both adult and pediatric populations
- Supervision and support structure that’s tailored to YOUR needs
- Clear and comprehensive support structure
- Access to training and a wealth of experience working with our multi-disciplinary team
- The chance to work for an organisation that is behind you every step of the way
The Physiotherapist is responsible for:
- Managing clinical caseload involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the appropriate treatment/management program
- Selecting, applying and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and their ability to meet goals and objectives in line with organisational practice standards
- Encouraging client participation in program evaluation to ensure that services are relevant to the individual’s needs and goals
- Contributing to the development and provision of community-based programmes and activities for clients
- Integrating physiotherapy services with other Novita services to support a multi-disciplinary approach and liaising with and engaging in decision making, client reviews, planning sessions, program conferences and other appropriate meetings
- Providing orientation and performance feedback to physiotherapists under their supervision
- Assisting in the delivery of training and education programmes to a range of employees within the organisation and other relevant external organisation
- Supporting Novita’s commitments to tertiary student education and, where appropriate, be directly involved in student supervision
Along with AHPRA registration, as a Physiotherapist, to be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience in a range of physiotherapy interventions, including the ability to adapt established physiotherapy assessments and interventions to meet client needs
- Knowledge of inclusive practices, and child and family-centered practices
- Experience in working with clients with high and complex needs and the ability to support other clinicians in developing these skills
- Experience in supervision, management and development of other health professionals in the clinical setting
- Ability to communicate effectively with and support customers, children, parents and staff
- Ability to generalise therapy goals within multiple natural environments
- Drive, passion and commitment to your work and Novita's purpose
- A commitment to continuing professional development
We’re serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don’t have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we’ll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.
Remuneration Package and Benefits
Total remuneration package includes base salary, annual leave loading and statutory superannuation contribution. Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay by approximately $5,000. Further salary-packaging benefits available include meal and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
Apply Now and make a difference!
When you work with Novita, you change lives, click ‘Apply Now’. If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying, contact Ellen Rowley on 08 8349 2096 or Ellen.Rowley@novita.org.au
Applications close Friday 8th August 2025.
Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply. All potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks which will include a criminal history check prior to confirmation of employment.