Physiotherapist

Job Req ID:  307855
Posting Start Date:  17 Feb 2026
Location: 

Wooroloo, Western Australia, AU, 6558

Contract Type:  Full Time
Job Advertisement: 

Physiotherapist – Casual | Acacia Prison, WA

 

Are you ready to use your skills where they make a real difference?

As a Physiotherapist at Acacia Prison, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality musculoskeletal and rehabilitation services within Western Australia’s largest correctional facility. This is a unique opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment where your care directly supports recovery, function, and long-term health outcomes.

 

Serco is a place where you can grow

Join a team of 16,000+ professionals across APAC and be part of an organisation that offers challenge, opportunity, and support.

We offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Competitive salary

  • Complimentary buffet lunch and parking provided to all clinical staff

  • Lifestyle discounts through our Benefits program, including Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas and more

 

Make an impact at Serco

As a Physiotherapist within the Health Services team at Acacia Prison, you’ll support rehabilitation and reintegration by improving mobility, reducing pain, and promoting functional independence. This is a casual role, Monday to Friday, 2 days per week (flexible days).

 

In this role, you will:

  • Conduct physiotherapy assessments, treatment planning and functional rehabilitation within a secure environment

  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation, manage cases, and coordinate appropriate referrals

  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care

  • Communicate effectively with health staff, custodial teams, and external providers

  • Contribute to team meetings, case reviews, and clinical handovers

  • Share relevant information to support collaboration and continuity of care 
     

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Current, unrestricted registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA

  • Degree in Physiotherapy obtained from an Australian Physiotherapy Council accredited program 

  • Broad physiotherapy experience, including complex cases and clinical decision-making

  • Experience managing referrals and coordinating ongoing patient care 

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

  • Cultural awareness and the ability to work with diverse populations

  • Desirable: Experience in high-risk or secure environments (e.g. corrections, detention, secure mental health units)

 

As a global organisation, Serco delivers services across Justice, Immigration, Defence, Health, and more. You’ll join a supportive team with trusted leaders, strong work-life balance, and the stability of long-term government contracts.

If you would like to find out more before applying, please contact Barbara Swart at barbara.swart@serco-ap.com or call 08 8432 2510 for a confidential discussion.

We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities. Our employee networks support inclusion, connection, and belonging.

Make a real impact. Build a better future with Serco.