Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (from Feb 2027 until 2 April 2028 – with possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist – Level 3
Remuneration: $121,568.00 - $125,507.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 10
Requisition ID: REQ704156
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Are you a talented Physiotherapist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
About the role
The Physiotherapy department at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital is looking for a hardworking, experienced and team-oriented Senior Orthopaedic Physiotherapist.
The Orthopaedic physiotherapist will primarily be responsible for providing care to patients admitted to the orthopaedic/surgical unit, day surgical unit, and outpatient fracture clinic. This may include reviewing patients following elective surgery after regular business hours.
Other responsibilities include
Providing clinical expertise to upskill others
Supervising level ½ physiotherapists and physiotherapy students
Project implementation.
The applicant must be able to work autonomously as well as within a large multidisciplinary team. Our Physiotherapy team consists of around 20 Physiotherapists who play a crucial role in the hospital and community settings. This is a maternity backfill position and is currently a 10-hour shift on Fridays.
What MLHD offer
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Versatile Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
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Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
A Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration
Advanced knowledge, skills, clinical experience and ability to provide patient-centred, evidence-based Physiotherapy services across a range of clinical areas
Ability to work flexibly in relation to differing workloads, caseload and modes of delivery of care including telehealth
Excellence in communication skills, includin Apply Now