Requisition ID: REQ684108

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week . Temporary roles are available to visa holders, with contracts issued in accordance with visa conditions. Visa holders will be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Remuneration: $1,522.06 - $1,788.52 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Fairfield Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, Campbelltown Hospital, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital

Contact: If you have any further questions about the recruitment process or our first year graduate program, please contact us via email: [email protected]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

NEW YEAR GRADUATE POSITIONS

Number of positions: 16 first year graduate positions across all hospitals in SWSLHD

Type of positions: These positions are full time for a period of 12 months

NB: Bankstown Hospital are recruiting 2 x 24 month contracts

Dates of employment: 08/02/2027 to 04/02/2028

The hospitals that will be involved in this recruitment process include:

- Bankstown Hospital (2 positions)
- Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals (4 positions including secondment to Bowral Hospital)
- Fairfield Hospital (2 positions including secondment to Braeside Hospital)
- Liverpool Hospital (8 positions including secondment to Grafton Base Hospital)

Who can apply: Current physiotherapy students who are scheduled to complete tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy by the end of the 2026 academic year and obtain AHPRA registration by February 2027. This can also include any physiotherapy students from universities that are scheduled for mid-year graduation in 2026 and eligible for AHPRA registration.

Preference given to candidates with Australian Work Rights (Australian Citizenship or Permanent residency)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications close: 27/09/2026

Requisition ID: REQ683810

Interview dates: 21st and 22nd October 2026

Interview location: Campbelltown Hospital

Interview process: All applicants will attend a face to face interview

Opportunity to preference top 2 hospitals where you would like to work in 2027 will occur during the application process.

DROP IN INFORMATION SESSIONS

SWSLHD physiotherapy will be holding a number of virtual drop-in sessions via zoom.



This will be a great opportunity to speak with physiotherapy staff in each department including graduates, seniors and managers.

Each hospital will have a representative at each zoom session and you will be able to move between breakout rooms and find out more specific information about each hospital.

Zoom meeting: meeting ID and passcode are the same for every session

Meeting ID: (phone hidden)

Passcode: 57bPRp

Dates

Wed 2nd Sept

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Thurs 10th Sept

12:00pm-12.30pm

Tues 15th Sept

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Mon 21st Sept

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Wed 23rd Sept

12:00pm-12.30pm

CONTACT US

If you have any further questions about the recruitment process or our first year graduate program, please contact us via email: [email protected]

Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

YOU MUST UPLOAD COPIES OF ALL YOUR APP RESULTS AND CV TO YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION!

- Current Physiotherapy Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Please preference your top 2 sites you would prefer to be recruited to.
- Demonstrated broad range of relevant physiotherapy clinical skills and experience
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication, computer skills and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development, including the ability to respond to and incorporate feedback into physiotherapy practice

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply

- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]




- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

- Aboriginal Workforce

- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees

- Work-Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

- Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-secure 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.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

📌 New Graduate Physiotherapist - SWSLHD (Sydney)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
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