Physiotherapist - Level 1/2
Grow your acute skills in a modern hospital with a strong multidisciplinary team culture
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time - Until February 2027
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1/2
Location: Maitland Hospital
Remuneration: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ643327
Applications Close: Thursday 12th March 2026
Where You’ll Be Working
Our Physiotherapy service provides care across Medical, Surgical (General and Orthopaedic), Paediatrics, Maternity, ICU and Emergency Department, along with a busy Orthopaedic/Fracture Clinic and Outpatient Physiotherapy service. The team consists of 14 Physiotherapists and two Physiotherapy Assistants (job-sharing a full-time role), delivering seven-day ward and ED coverage, including a weekend service for clinically prioritised patients. The Maitland Physiotherapy team works closely within a multidisciplinary model and maintains strong collegiate relationships across Physiotherapy and Allied Health services within the Lower Hunter Sector. The culture is supportive, collaborative and clinically focused.
About the Role
This role will see you manage an allocated clinical caseload, delivering evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and intervention. You will collaborate with senior clinicians when required and actively participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings and family meetings. This role offers exposure to a diverse range of acute presentations, providing an excellent opportunity to build your clinical skills in a dynamic hospital environment.
What We’re Looking For
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
Effective written and verbal communication skills with patients, carers and multidisciplinary team members.
An interest in managing patients with complex and varied clinical conditions.
Ability to build strong professional rapport within the team and with patients and carers.
Commitment to collaborative, patient-centred care.
Requirements:
- Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
Support and Development
You will receive structured supervision from the Level 4 ICU Physiotherapist and Level 3 Surgical/Hand Physiotherapist, along with additional identified supervisors through the Clinical Supervision Program. The role is line managed by the Level 6 Physiotherapist (LHS/Site Senior – Maitland and Dungog Hospital). Comprehensive orientation will be provided across both sites and the broader Lower Hunter Sector Physiotherapy service.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part-time opportunities.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
Please describe how you have demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in your previous roles.
Can you provide an example of how you effectively managed competing priorities and organised your workload to meet deadlines?
Describe your experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. How did you contribute to achieving positive outcomes for clients or patients?
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 Courtney Bell on courtney.bell@health.nsw.gov.au
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
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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.
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