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Requisition ID: REQ

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until February 2029

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1

Remuneration: $79,419.00 – $92,801.00 + superannuation + salary packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: John Hunter Hospital

Applications Close: Sunday 30th August 2026

About The Role & Where You’ll Be Working

Ready to kick‑start your physiotherapy career? Join the John Hunter Hospital Physiotherapy team and gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of acute clinical areas.

Our 24‑month graduate program includes 8 x 3‑month rotations, giving you the opportunity to build your skills, discover your clinical interests and grow your confidence with support from an experienced team of senior physiotherapists.

You’ll work across John Hunter Hospital, Rankin Park Centre and Belmont Hospital, with opportunities to experience paediatric, regional and rural physiotherapy.

The program includes a 3‑month secondment to Manning Base Hospital in Taree, with accommodation and travel time provided. A Maitland Hospital secondment may also be available.

With comprehensive training, competency development, ongoing education, professional development and research opportunities, you’ll have everything you need to launch your career and thrive as a physiotherapist.

About You

We’re looking for dynamic, motivated and flexible recent graduate physiotherapists who are ready to learn, get involved and make a difference.

You’ll Bring

- Strong communication skills
- Excellent time management and organisation
- A commitment to safe, patient‑centred care
- A positive, team‑focused attitude
- Enthusiasm to grow your clinical skills

Eligibility





You must complete your physiotherapy degree by the end of 2026 and be eligible for AHPRA registration in NSW before commencing on 29 January 2027.

Don’t forget to include your current academic transcripts (including GPA) and APP practicum assessment forms with supervisor comments with your application.

Interviews will be held in person (face to face) at JHH on Wednesday 23rd, Thursday 24th and Friday 25th September 2026. Virtual interviews may be possible; however, this is not preferred. Alternate interview dates will not be offered.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

- Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

What We Can Offer

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‑time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro‑ratio 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

Additional Information

- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.




- 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.

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. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take‑home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via or .

HNE 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.

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📌 New Graduate Physiotherapist – 2 Year Development Program – John Hunter Hospital (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Newcastle City Council