Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time until January 2027
Position Classification:Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration:$121,568 - $125,507 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:24
Location: Manilla Multi Purpose Service

Make a difference in rural communities

Are you a passionate Physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful difference in rural healthcare? Join the New England Community Aged Care Service and provide valuable physiotherapy services to the communities of Manilla and Barraba.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of clinical settings, including inpatient care, outpatient clinics and community-based services. You’ll have the chance to work autonomously, build strong relationships with patients and the local community, and contribute to improving health outcomes for people living in regional and rural NSW.

About the team

The New England Community Aged Care Service is a collaborative Allied Health team supporting communities across the region. You’ll work alongside Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists, administration staff and fellow Physiotherapists to deliver quality, person-centred care.

The service also provides a community-based falls prevention program, offering opportunities to contribute to initiatives that promote mobility, independence and safety for older people in the community.

You’ll be supported by an experienced Senior Physiotherapist and physiotherapy colleagues, with access to on-the-job training, guidance and ongoing professional support.

About the role

As a Physiotherapist servicing Manilla and Barraba Multi-Purpose Services (MPS), you will provide physiotherapy assessment and intervention across inpatient,



outpatient and community settings.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing inpatient physiotherapy services, including assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
- Delivering outpatient physiotherapy clinics to support patients with a range of clinical needs.
- Conducting community-based assessments and implementing individualised treatment and intervention plans.
- Supporting patients to maintain or improve their mobility, function, independence and quality of life.
- Identifying opportunities to develop and facilitate group programs in response to community needs.
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate care and achieve positive patient outcomes.

The position reports to the Allied Health Manager of the New England Community Aged Care Service.

About you

We’re looking for a motivated, adaptable and compassionate Physiotherapist who is passionate about rural healthcare and committed to supporting the communities they serve.

You will bring:

- Experience working across a range of physiotherapy settings, or a willingness to develop your skills across diverse clinical environments.
- The ability to work autonomously, exercise sound clinical judgement and manage competing priorities.
- A commitment to delivering protected, effective and person-centred care.




- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- The confidence to recognise when additional support or guidance is required.
- A genuine interest in rural health and improving access to quality healthcare for regional communities.
- Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

What we can offer you

- Supportive team environment: Work alongside experienced physiotherapy colleagues and a Senior Physiotherapist who will provide guidance and support.
- Professional development: Access on-the-job training and opportunities to continue developing your clinical skills.
- Variety in your work: Gain experience across inpatient, outpatient and community-based physiotherapy services.

Meaningful community impact: Help improve mobility, independence and quality of life for people living in rural communities.

What you’ll be doing

Provide a high quality clinical service to clients/patients/consumers and their families/carers to ensure the provision of optimal outcomes for clients/patients/consumers of the service.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_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.

Salary Packaging

is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle

📌 Physiotherapist (Manilla)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Manilla