Physiotherapist - HNEkidsRehab
Travel across the Northern Child Network and contribute to outreach clinics that broaden your impact.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Opportunities (Until June 2026 & January 2027)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: Up to 30
Requisition ID: REQ650968
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service
Applications Close: Sunday, 19th April 2026
Where you’ll be working
You’ll join HNEkidsRehab, a specialist service delivering medically led, multidisciplinary rehabilitative care for children, young people and families across the Child Healthcare Network, Northern. The team works in a community-based clinic setting and is supported by a collaborative network of allied health and medical professionals who are committed to high-quality, client-centred care. This is a service where education, supervision and ongoing professional development are embedded in the way the team works.
About the role
As a Physiotherapist, you’ll provide evidence-based physiotherapy input to children attending specialist clinics and rehabilitation blocks, working closely with other health professionals to support assessment, intervention and ongoing care. Your work will be predominantly outpatient-based, with a focus on the cerebral palsy and movement disorders clinic, toxin clinic, and rehabilitation services for children and young people requiring intensive rehab support.
The role may also involve working with children and young people in their homes and schools, as well as attending outreach clinics across the Northern Child Health Network, including occasional overnight stays. You’ll also contribute your paediatric physiotherapy knowledge to support other teams and clinicians, helping strengthen service delivery across the district.
About you
You’re a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist who enjoys working with children and families and is committed to delivering a high-quality, client-centred service. You thrive in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment, bring sound paediatric physiotherapy experience, and are keen to continue improving outcomes through evidence-based practice and service development.
You bring:
- Current Authority to Practice with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW, with the willingness and ability to travel for work purposes, including long-distance travel and outreach clinics.
- Experience in paediatric physiotherapy, particularly rehabilitation.
- Knowledge or experience in paediatric brain injury and cerebral palsy.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
- Motivation, initiative and a problem-solving mindset.
- A genuine commitment to improving service provision and supporting children and families.
These skills will help you succeed in a role that offers variety, professional growth and the opportunity to make a real difference in children’s rehabilitation journeys.
The Perks
At Hunter New England Health 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
✅Proximity to shopping and other services )
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
✅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
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For role related queries or questions contact Gai Lovell on Gai.Lovell@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.
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.
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.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
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