Physiotherapist, Orthopaedic & ED Short Stay

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available 
Position Classification: Physiotherapist - Level 1-2 
Remuneration: $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) 
Hours Per Week: up to 38 
Requisition ID: REQ652659 
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Griffith Health Service 

 

Are you passionate about supporting patient recovery and making a real difference in orthopaedic care across a vibrant regional health district?

 About the role:

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Physiotherapists to join our team and play a vital role in delivering high quality patient care.  

We have various positions within our Orthopaedics Physiotherapist team on offer and we also have a position of 6 hours per week with our Emergency Short Stay Unit on offer – discuss your interests with Melanie Taylor for further information on what we have to offer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a clinician looking to develop their career within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. You will work alongside experienced clinicians and contribute to a collaborative team committed to delivering person centred care across MLHD services.

As the Physiotherapist, you will: 

• Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and management of patients within the orthopaedic service, in line with evidence-based practice and relevant models of care.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes and facilitate safe and timely discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, interventions, care plans and referrals.
• Provide education and guidance to patients, families, carers and other health professionals to support continuity of care.
• Contribute to the supervision and delegation of tasks to Allied Health Assistants and students where appropriate.
• Develop cultural competence and demonstrate a commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal peoples.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, clinical supervision and mandatory training to maintain and enhance clinical skills.

What MLHD offer:

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated knowledge, clinical skills and experience in physiotherapy practice, with the ability to deliver patient centred, evidence-based care across orthopaedic settings.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Ability to analyse clinical problems, apply sound judgement and implement appropriate treatment strategies within scope of practice.

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 Melanie Taylor – Physiotherapist in Charge on Melanie.Taylor@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 1 May 2026

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.  

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,  you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.