New Graduate Physiotherapist (Homecare)

There to care. Here for good. 

Aged care is so important. Some people forget that. You don’t and neither do we. Because helping people is what we were born to do.
We’ve been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That’s a long journey, and we’re proud of our stability and strength.

Now, we’re on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.
Here, every moment matters and every client counts. And so do you.

Join us as a Graduate Allied Health Professional - Physiotherapist (Homecare) and be there to care.

A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and for you.

As a Graduate Allied Health professional - Physiotherapist, based in our Home Care office at Salisbury South, you will provide high quality contemporary Allied Health services to Helping Hand clients that promote the Helping Hand brand and ensure that the services being delivered are underpinned by Wellness and Reablement framework. The Graduate Allied Health Professional provides services to the client within their relevant scope of practice. 

What you’ll bring 

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Degree in Physiotherapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated knowledge in assessment and delivery of evidence-based practice.
• Sound knowledge about Continuous Quality Improvement Principles.
• High level of interpersonal skills for solving complex problems, being flexible, agile and adapting to needs of others.
• Ability to plan, set and achieve goals and key responsibilities.
• Skills to be able to use MS Office at an intermediate/advanced level, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance or be willing to obtain one.
• Access to private motor vehicle and a current Driver’s Licence. 

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:

• Sound knowledge and experience in providing health and community services programs including Consumer Directed Care (CDC).
• Knowledge of local health services and networks.
• Knowledge of “My Aged Care” Government assessment and funding programs. 
• Aged Care experience.

New graduates awaiting AHPRA registration for 2025 are encouraged to apply!

Please click the link below to view the position description: 
Graduate Allied Health Professional Position Description

Why Helping Hand?

We get it - a role in aged care is more than just money. You don’t do it for the pat on the back. You do it because you know it matters - and at Helping Hand, you matter, too.

We truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

• We are who you are 

Here’s the thing. When good people come together, amazing things happen. At Helping Hand, you’ll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strength. They’ve been in your shoes - and they’ll always be just a phone call away to lend a helping hand.

• We are where you are 

As our Homecare Graduate Physiotherapist, you’ll know you’re contributing directly to a community you care about. And you’ll see your impact on the faces of the people you’re supporting. 

• We care how you are  

In any job, how well you feel affects how well you work. And we take that very seriously. ​​We want you to feel as secure as you can. So, we’re proud that our people say they value the stability that comes with working for a well-established, growing organisation like us.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Access to $1000 towards CPD training for the first year
• 5 weeks Annual Leave
• Regular mentoring and supervision from experienced physiotherapists 
• Peer and group learning opportunities, within a multi-D team of new graduates for 2025
• Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
• Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance, plus our Employee Assistance Program
• Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are you ready to lend a helping hand?

Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours. 

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted, and conducting interviews accordingly.

Apply online today, or to find out more please contact Ashleigh Emery on 0427 645 127.

Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply. 

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them. Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.

Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.