Physiotherapist - Early Career

• Temporary Full-Time | Up to 31 January 2028
• AHP1 | $73,710 - $89,981 p.a.
• 12% Superannuation | Leave Loading | Salary Sacrifice
• Location: Mount Gambier.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is eager to recruit an AHP1 Physiotherapist to join our dynamic, passionate and collaborative team to help deliver high quality and patient centred care to our community. 

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is home to the largest regional hospital outside of Adelaide, providing a wide range of medical and allied health services to the local community and surrounding areas. As a physiotherapist working in the LCLHN you will be provided the opportunity to build versatile rural generalist skills in a variety of clinical areas.

Our AHP1 physiotherapists undertake regular rotations across diverse inpatient areas, including neurological, orthopaedic, surgical, medical, high dependency, rehabilitation and paediatric care. Additionally, they gain valuable experience through rotations in outpatient and community services, managing musculoskeletal, neurological, paediatric, and aged care presentations.

Join our physiotherapy team and be part of a vibrant, energetic, and close-knit group that values both exceptional patient care and a supportive work environment. We’re committed to fostering your professional growth while prioritising team wellbeing in a fun and collaborative atmosphere.

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate physiotherapist who’s ready to make a meaningful impact while building a strong, well-rounded foundation of rural generalist skills. If you're passionate about helping others and excited to grow both personally and professionally, we’d love to hear from you.

To succeed in the Physiotherapist role, you will:

• Hold a recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrate high-quality physiotherapy skills in a variety of healthcare settings.
• Be committed to patient centred practice and community engagement in the provision of services, ensuring clients are meaningfully involved in all aspects of their care.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills to work positively within a team and develop effective working relationships.
• Be willing to travel intra-regionally and contribute to weekend on-call services.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia’s south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality, and community-focused care.

Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community, and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities.

Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia’s most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work–life balance.

• Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
• Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor adventure.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Access professional development, education, and flexible working options.
• Earn more when you work rurally, with eligibility for a regional incentive payment each year for up to five years.
• Access a $1,000 professional development allowance to assist with professional development activities.
• Benefit from salary packaging and wellbeing initiatives.
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.

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• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.
• A DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required.
• A DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check is required.
• Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances).
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For any enquiries, please feel free to contact Acting Clinical Senior Physiotherapist, Brianna Schiller on 8721 1460 or email Brianna.Schiller@sa.gov.au and quote: 949675

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

949675 - Physio AHP1.pdf

Advertised: 12 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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