New Graduate Rotational Physiotherapist

Launch your physiotherapy career with a supportive team where you can grow, develop and make a real difference

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2028
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1
Remuneration: $79,419 - $113,301 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ687471
Location: Cessnock Hospital and Maitland Hospital - 2 Full-time positions available
Applications Close: Wednesday, 23rd September 2026


Where you'll be working
The Lower Hunter Physiotherapy Department is seeking two highly motivated, adaptable and passionate new graduate Physiotherapists to join our team in 2027, with opportunities to work across Maitland Hospital and Cessnock District Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation for your physiotherapy career while gaining broad clinical experience across a range of acute and subacute inpatient wards and outpatient settings. The department is committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative and positive workplace culture that encourages professional growth, learning and development, while delivering high-quality physiotherapy services to the Lower Hunter community.

The opportunity
This position reports to the Site Seniors at Maitland Hospital and Cessnock Hospital. This is a 12-month full time new graduate program consisting of 4x 3-month rotations through orthopaedics/surgical ward, medical ward, subacute inpatients, and outpatients.
Duties Include:

• Competent in conducting a thorough, systematic assessment that addresses client's issues and concerns, including referral to other services where required.
• Demonstrate good clinical judgement in using assessment findings and evidence-based knowledge to formulate an individualised treatment plan across all core areas of physiotherapy.
• Provide information and consult with the client/families about the treatment plan.
• Deliver effective treatment and provide the client with self-management skills.
• Reassess client and progress treatment when appropriate.
• Appropriate reflection and escalation to Senior clinicians when managing complex and novel tasks.
   

New graduate Physiotherapists will be supported through a comprehensive training, orientation and competency development program, with guidance from an experienced team of senior and clinical specialist physiotherapists. Ongoing education, professional development and participation in research and quality improvement activities are also strongly encouraged to support continued clinical and professional growth.

About you
This position is open to newly graduating physiotherapists who will obtain a recognised university degree in Physiotherapy by the end of 2026 and be authorised to practise as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) by 25th January 2027. Applicants must also be available to work weekends.

The criteria outlined in the application must be addressed; however, applicants will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria contained within the attached Position Description.

Applicants must attach or send all current academic transcripts, including University Academic Record and APP practicum assessment forms (including clinical supervisor comments) with this application.

• Demonstrated competence and good clinical judgement in providing individualised treatment for a broad range of clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of both the multidisciplinary team and the physiotherapy team.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills enabling effective and efficient delivery of support to a diverse population.
• Demonstrated ability to seek assistance and realise professional limitations.
• Demonstrated commitment to own personal responsibilities, professional development and evidence-based practise.

Requirements

1. Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and hold general registration (or be eligible for same) with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia via AHPRA. Applicants must also demonstrate a sound undergraduate academic record and provide a current academic transcript (including Clinical Placement APP assessments and Clinical educator comments) as part of their online application.

2. Current unencumbered NSW drivers licence and willingness to travel across sites for meetings and clinical care provision
3. A willingness to work on a 7 day rotating roster including weekend work.
    

Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  
• 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.
   

How to apply

• Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

1. Demonstrated recent experience and/or knowledge of contemporary allied health practice in acute and subacute hospital settings with an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team 
2. Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with clients/patients/consumers and their families /carers to understand their needs, enhance service delivery and provide patient centred care. 
3. Demonstrated ability to analyse problems, set priorities and apply a range of options to develop solutions whilst managing time effectively.

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact James Lin on Jiangxu.Lin@health.nsw.gov.au