Physiotherapy Services Mentor

About the assignment

  • Country
  • Assignment type
    In Country
  • Partner Organisation
    Ministry of Health (Physiotherapy Services – Clinical Support & Rehabilitative Services Division)
  • Duration
    12 months
  • Proposed start date
    31 January 2026
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Closes 25 September 2025

We’re looking for a Physiotherapy Services Mentor who can live and volunteer for 12 months in Samoa.


  • This assignment seeks to provide mentoring support for physiotherapy unit.
  • To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physiotherapy
  • You will be working alongside members of the physiotherapy unit.

About the Partner Organisation 

Clinical Support & Rehabilitative Services Division - Ministry of Health is a government service that includes Physiotherapy Unit within the main hospital in Samoa. In the Physiotherapy Unit we have 2 qualified Physiotherapists and 2 Physiotherapy Assistants with varied levels of experiences.


This Physiotherapy Unit is based in the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital in Apia and they provide assessments, treatments and rehabilitation for inpatients, outpatients as well as the community to ensure a wide service for the population of Samoa. 


About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.

Allowance

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here

AUD$2,262.00 per month.   

Find out more about in-country allowances.


Requirements

  • All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
  • A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
  • A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.  

Additional requirements for this assignment include a First Aid Certificate

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