Physiotherapist
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1/2
Location: Lithgow Hospital
Remuneration: $79,419.00 – $113,301.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ698424
Applications Close: 19/10/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Located in South Bowenfels, the Lithgow Campus is considered as a comprehensive community health centre supporting approximately 20,000 people living in the town and surrounding areas. The services available in Lithgow hospital include Domiciliary care unit, Emergency department, Geriatric assessment unit, Obstetric services, Paediatric service, Drug and Alcohol unit.
Join a diverse and rewarding physiotherapy service at Lithgow Health Service, where you will provide high-quality, person-centred care across a broad range of clinical settings and support patients to achieve their health and wellbeing goals.
In this role, you will provide assessment and intervention across a variety of clinical areas, including outpatient, inpatient, hydrotherapy, plaster room, emergency and group settings. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based care to meet the diverse needs of the local community.
The position also provides outreach services to Portland Tabulam Multi-Purpose Service, contributing to the delivery of physiotherapy services across the local community.
To be successful in this role, you will be a flexible and collaborative clinician with strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of clinical environments.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while enjoying a varied caseload and diverse clinical experience, we encourage you to apply
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Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
What you will bring to the role
- Degree in Physiotherapy with Current Authority to practice as a physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality clinical care across a range of clinical areas.
- Demonstrated effective written & verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Familiar with and/or prepared to gain skills in splinting, casting, and hydrotherapy.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development, quality improvement and evidenced based practice.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work/ caseload.
- Current licence to drive in NSW with the ability to drive for work purposes.
Additional information:
- Click here for the Position Description
- For role related queries or questions contact David Short on David.Short@health.nsw.gov.au
- NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
- NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
- For assistance with applying please click here. To find out more about the NSW Health application process please click here.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
