Early Career Physiotherapist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until October 2027
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $79,419 - $113,301 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ696408
Location: Manning Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday 01 November 2026
Tentative Interview Date: Tuesday 01 December 2026

Come join the Manning Hospital Physio team!

The Manning Hospital Physiotherapy team are looking for an enthusiastic early career physiotherapist to join them. If you're early in your career, this is a great opportunity to gain experience across a broad inpatient and acute caseload in a supportive hospital setting. This 12-month position offers rotations across a diverse range of clinical areas, including medical, surgical, ortho, respiratory, rehab and more. The role also includes participation in a weekend roster, providing opportunities to further develop your acute inpatient skills. You'll build your physio skills while working with lots of different clinical presentations, helping you grow your confidence and clinical reasoning with lots of support.

With orientation, supervision, and professional development opportunities, you'll be supported by an experienced team committed to helping early career physiotherapists succeed.

About the Team

Manning Hospital is a large regional referral hospital serving the Lower Mid-North Coast community. You'll be part of a welcoming Physio Department that works closely with their Allied Health colleagues to deliver high-quality patient care across the hospital. Our physiotherapy team includes two highly-skilled physiotherapy managers, other physios, AHAs and support staff. We pride ourselves on having a fun and positive work environment where early career physiotherapists are encouraged to ask questions and feel like a valued part of the team.

About You

We're looking for a motivated and adaptable early career physiotherapist who is ready to learn and get involved. You'll bring:

• Be within 2-years of completing your physio degree (new grads are definitely encouraged to apply!)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safe, patient-centred care
• A positive and team-focused attitude
• Enthusiasm to develop your clinical skills
• A willingness to embrace new opportunities

Essential Criteria 

• Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

What you'll be doing

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact hnelhd-diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.