Physiotherapist - Incentives Offered

Step up into a senior role - lead, mentor, and provide exceptional physiotherapy care at Tamworth Hospital

Remuneration: $112,396 – $116,038 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until April 2026
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ560284
Applications Close: Thursday 3rd April 2025

This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3. 

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:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.* 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About the role:

This is an excellent opportunity to step up into a Senior role. You will be responsible for providing high quality clinical services and leadership to our team at Tamworth Hospital. If you are an early career Physiotherapist, we would still love to see you apply, with the aim to work towards building your clinical skills and continue to grow as a professional in the acute setting.

As a Physiotherapist you will use critical thinking skills to deliver a high-level clinical Physiotherapy service, including services of a more complex nature. This role will require you to be able to work autonomously as well as contribute to the team and the development of students and junior staff.

You would be working with patients within Tamworth Hospital to improve their movement and function, helping them achieve their goals and return home. You would be working with the wider team of highly skilled professionals to provide comprehensive care. There is also opportunity to be involved in quality projects and help in the education of staff and patients. Everyday is different and there are lots of opportunities to develop both clinical and non-clinical skills.

Where you’ll be working:

The Physiotherapy department at Tamworth Rural Referral hospital is a dynamic and highly competent team, they are eager to welcome and support a new Senior Physiotherapist! The department is committed to providing a high-quality physiotherapy service, with a strong focus on evidence-based practice.

There is a great Physiotherapy network across the New England Northwest, with a wide range of physiotherapists to connect with. Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is a major referral hospital located in the northern region of the HNELHD. It has approximately 270 beds, the Critical Care Services is located in the new state of the art hospital complex and boasts an 8 bed ICU, 6 bed HDU, 8 bed CCU, Rehabilitation Unit, Orthopaedics, Hydrotherapy Pool, Musculoskeletal Outpatients and Fracture Clinic.

About you:

We are looking for someone with the following attributes:

• Experience and passion for delivering high quality Physiotherapy care to inpatients with different presenting conditions
• A problem solver with the ability to analyse issues, set priorities and apply a range of options to develop solutions
• Able to work independently, including with complex presentations
• Passionate about service development and continuous improvement
• Be eager and willing to supervise students and junior staff, sharing your clinical expertise and investing in other’s learning

 
Requirements:

• Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

 
Additional Information: 

• *Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au   
• 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. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.  
• 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. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Julia Greaves on Julia.Greaves@health.nsw.gov.au