Senior Physiotherapist | 12-month contract | Modbury North
27/02/2026
29/03/2026
Contract
Adelaide Metro
Allied Health
About Novita
Novita nurtures ambition of every size and shape, for a career that grows with you, in a team that supports you.
Novita is South Australia’s most established provider of therapy, assistive technology, community programs and community living services for people with disabilities and we’re evolving every day.
Novita brings you the benefits of structure along with the freedom to grow within an environment that’s big, but personal. We equip you with the tools to thrive as the whole person you are, embracing whatever makes you tick, so you can reach your true potential. Our leaders remain by your side, respectful of your autonomy, because they care about you accomplishing your professional goals. And the sheer variety of Novita’s offerings means opportunities to take your career where you want it to go.
Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best, so you can support others to achieve theirs.
Job Description
About the Role
This 12-month fixed term position, based in Modbury North, offers the opportunity to lead complex clinical work while supporting Novita clients to achieve meaningful outcomes. You'll work within a multidisciplinary team, mentor developing clinicians and deliver innovative, evidence-based therapy that makes a real impact. This role suits an experienced, motivated clinician who thrives on autonomy, collaboration, and driving best practice. The official title of this role is Physiotherapist.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a complex caseload with high quality assessment, intervention and evaluation
Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy programs tailored to client goals
Integrate assistive technology and transdisciplinary practices into therapy planning
Mentor and supervise other clinicians, students and allied health assistants
Contribute to service excellence through teamwork, clinical leadership and quality practice
Desired Skills and Experience
Knowledge, skills and experience
Strong clinical reasoning with confidence managing a varied or complex caseload
Ready to step up into a mentoring role, with a passion for supporting junior clinicians
Experience delivering evidence-based physiotherapy interventions across diverse needs
Willingness to build capability in supervision, coaching and team collaboration
Understanding of multidisciplinary and community-based service delivery
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues
Organised, adaptable and proactive, with a commitment to continuous learning
Comfortable using clinical systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications
Education and Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy
Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
SA Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check
First Aid Certificate (desirable)
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.
Why join Novita?
At Novita, we believe in supporting both the people we serve and the professionals who serve them. As an experienced Physiotherapist, you’ll step into a role that not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also supports your own growth and aspirations. What we offer:
Share your expertise by training and supervising junior clinicians, helping to shape the next generation of therapists
The opportunity to pursue areas of clinical interest and develop specialist expertise, if desired
Join a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
Total salary package includes base salary, annual leave loading and 12% superannuation
Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay
Further maximise your take home pay with additional salary packaging benefits including mean and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
Apply Now
For a confidential conversation before applying, contact Brett Williams on Brett.Williams@novita.org.au or 81821002.
Applications close 29th March 2026 with the position commencing in April. Novita may close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified before the listed closing date.
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.
Potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks prior to confirmation of employment.
