Love variety? Take your physiotherapy skills across rural and regional NSW!

Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary Dec 2027

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3 Allied Health Reliever Program

Remuneration: $121,568.00 to $125,507.00 + superannuation + salary packaging

Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week

Requisition ID: REQ702590

Location: Current England North West

Applications Close: Monday 9th November 2026

About The Role And Where You Will Be Working

Enjoy flexibility, variety and the opportunity to broaden your clinical experience as a Physiotherapist with the Allied Health Reliever Program across our New England Northwest facilities.

You’ll provide planned leave coverage in blocks, managing your own caseload across diverse settings, including adult and paediatric, inpatient, outpatient and community services.

Supported by the Allied Health Directorate, this unique program offers the chance to work with different teams, build your skills and make a meaningful difference to rural and regional communities.

About You

You’re a flexible, adaptable clinician who enjoys variety and thrives in new environments. You’ll bring:

- Strong clinical dietetic skills across adult and/or paediatric practice.
- Excellent communication skills to engage with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organisation and the ability to manage your caseload across different settings.
- Confidence and independence, with a willingness to learn and adapt.

You’ll be supported every step of the way with on-site clinical supervision, service orientation, Allied Health Directorate oversight and professional development opportunities. Each placement offers the chance to build your skills, broaden your experience and learn from different teams.

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-rata 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.

How To Apply Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability. Demonstrated high level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team to manage complex situations.

Demonstrated understanding of the issues related to clinical practice in rural communities

Need more information?





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For role related queries or questions contact Louise Maye on [email protected] Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

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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