Falls Navigator – Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June ****
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3
Location: Newcastle base, with willingness to work across multiple sites
Remuneration: $116,892 – $120,680 per annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ
Closing Date: Tuesday, 10th March ****
Right care.
Right time.
Right pathway.
Support Healthy Ageing.
Prevent Falls.
Make a Real Difference.
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist to step into a newly established Falls Navigator role within Greater Newcastle Community Services.
This is more than a clinical role - it is a unique opportunity to shape how falls prevention services are delivered while directly improving the health and independence of older adults in our community.
Where You'll Be Working
You'll join a warm and collaborative multidisciplinary team of allied health and nursing professionals led by an experienced Service Manager.
Belmont
Toronto
Raymond Terrace
Nelson Bay
Newcastle
The Newcastle Health Centre serves as the home base.
The team has a long and successful history delivering evidence-based programs including:
Stepping On
Otago Falls Prevention
Healthy and Active Online Services
The culture is friendly, open and supportive.
Knowledge sharing is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and team wins are celebrated.
With a blend of face-to-face and Virtual care delivery, there is flexibility and creativity in how services are provided.
About the Role
As a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist in this new Falls Navigator position, you will have significant scope to influence and shape how the service grows.
Your focus will be supporting clients who are at high risk of falls through comprehensive assessment and personalised treatment planning.
This role is uniquely positioned to navigate and link clients to the most appropriate services, ensuring care is patient-centred and clinically appropriate.
Provide comprehensive falls risk assessments
Develop individualised, evidence-based treatment plans
Deliver care through individual sessions, small group programs, home visits and Virtual Healthcare
Establish and strengthen referral pathways across community services




Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate optimal care
Use project planning skills to support the development and implementation of falls programs
Work directly with services better suited to meet specific client needs
There is great variety in how and where you work, making this ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, building strong relationships and seeing tangible outcomes from their work.
This is a role where you will see the impact of your work every day.
About You
We are seeking an engaging and enthusiastic clinician who is genuinely passionate about healthy ageing and falls prevention.
Non-negotiable
Professional registration as a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist
Robust clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
Commitment to evidence-based practice
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build effective referral pathways and professional networks
Strong organisational and prioritisation capability
Highly regarded
Experience in falls prevention programs
Experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
Experience delivering group-based or virtual interventions
Interest in service development and project planning
You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy connecting with clients and colleagues, and are motivated to improve health outcomes for older adults.
Support & Professional Development
A thorough orientation and warm welcome to the team
Regular clinical supervision
Support from the Service Manager and Head of Discipline (Physiotherapy)
Access to education sessions and ongoing training
Opportunities for skill development across falls prevention, healthy ageing and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
Your professional growth and development will be prioritised, with strong leadership support and access to multidisciplinary expertise.
What we can offer you
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
Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-life 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.
This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Information for Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
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This is a Category A position.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD****_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.
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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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