Lift Clinical Fellowship

Lymphoedema Physiotherapy Stream

Build a career in cancer care.

Lift Cancer Care Services is proud to introduce the Lift Clinical Fellowship: Lymphoedema Physiotherapy Stream.

This funded fellowship is designed for an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who is ready to transition into specialist oncology and lymphoedema practice.

At Lift, we believe lymphoedema care should be proactive, evidence-based and integrated into cancer treatment pathways. Through this fellowship, we are investing in the future workforce needed to support people living with and beyond cancer.

What the Fellowship Includes

The successful applicant will receive full support to complete Accredited Lymphoedema training through Macquarie University, recognised by the Australasian Lymphology Association.

The fellowship includes:

• Funding for both mandatory foundational lymphoedema units

• Funding for regional training units:

  • Lymphoedema Practice for the Upper Limb and Breast

  • Lymphoedema Practice for the Lower Limb and Genital Region

• Return flights from the fellow’s closest capital city to Sydney

• Attendance at the face-to-face practical training in Sydney, 7th - 10th July 2026

• Structured clinical mentoring and supervision within Lift

• Integration into a highly experienced multidisciplinary oncology team

• A physiotherapy position at Lift following completion of training

The Lift Clinical Fellowship represents a significant investment in workforce development, with a total fellowship value of approximately $5,000–$7,000.

Why This Fellowship Matters

Lymphoedema is one of the most common and life-altering side effects of cancer treatment.

Access to skilled lymphoedema practitioners remains limited across Australia. Lift is committed to changing this.

Through the Lift Clinical Fellowship, we aim to:

• Grow specialist clinical capability in oncology care

• Improve patient access to high-quality lymphoedema management

• Strengthen integrated cancer care pathways

• Support physiotherapists seeking meaningful career progression

Who Should Apply

We are seeking applications from Physiotherapists who:

• Have minimum 5+ years musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience

• Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills

• Have a genuine interest in oncology rehabilitation and chronic disease care

• Are motivated to build expertise in lymphoedema assessment and management

• Value multidisciplinary teamwork and patient-centred care

• Are excited by innovation and leadership within supportive cancer care

Prior oncology experience is welcomed but not essential.

What You’ll Be Doing at Lift

Following completion of training, the scholarship recipient will:

• Assess and manage lymphoedema across upper and lower limb presentations

• Support cancer patients across treatment and survivorship phases

• Work closely with oncology exercise physiologists, dietitians, psychologists and medical specialists

• Contribute to Lift’s clinical innovation, service development and patient education initiatives

• Be supported through structured mentoring and ongoing professional development

Fellowship Commitment

To ensure continuity of care and meaningful workforce development, the successful applicant will commit to a minimum two-year employment period at Lift Cancer Care Services following completion of training.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit:

• Curriculum Vitae

• A cover letter (maximum one page) outlining:

  • Why you are interested in lymphoedema and oncology care

  • How this fellowship aligns with your career goals

  • What excellent patient care means to you

• A short clinical reflection (300–400 words) describing a complex musculoskeletal case you have managed

• Contact details for two professional referees

• Applications to be email to careers@liftcancercare.com.au

Key Dates

Applications open: March 15th 2026
Applications close: May 8th 2026
Interviews: Mid May 2026
Successful applicant announced: Late May
Training completion: July 7th - 10th, face-to-face Sydney
Commencement at Lift: August 2026

If you are ready to grow your clinical skills, contribute to innovative cancer care and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, we would love to hear from you.

Lift Cancer Care Services is a one stop shop for support care services for oncology patients.
Prescribed Exercise Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Dietetics, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Lymphoedema, Men’s Health Physio.

“At Lift, we are focused on treating the person, not the cancer. ”