CCLHD - Physiotherapist Level 1/2

Central Coast Local Health District; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Relocation assistance

Novated leasing

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Free flu vaccinations

Telehealth support

EAP counselling

Private health insurance

Professional development

Secondment opportunities

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District provides multiple permanent and temporary Physiotherapist Level 1/2 roles across the Central Coast Health District. Start dates span September 2026 to February 2027, with 38-hour weeks and a mix of permanent and temporary postings.

Join a supportive multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care, enhance clinical skills, and contribute to service planning and quality improvement across diverse inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in physiotherapy assessment and intervention across inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Strong clinical reasoning skills, with the ability to analyse problems, prioritise competing demands and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to a range of patients, families and health professionals.
• A commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice, clinical supervision and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while demonstrating initiative, accountability and a patient-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-informed physiotherapy assessment and treatment to support improved health and wellbeing outcomes for patients and clients.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Manage a varied clinical caseload, applying your clinical reasoning skills to assess needs, prioritise care and develop effective treatment solutions.
• Contribute to professional development, clinical supervision, education, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical and administrative records, while contributing to service planning, mandatory reporting, research and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessment

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Professional development

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent and Temporary opportunities available starting between September 2026 and February 2027
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $1,522.06 - $2,171.40 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Based across the Central Coast Health District
Requisition ID: REQ685849
Applications Close: Monday 14th September at 11:59pm

We have multiple permanent and temporary full-time level 1/2 positions available from this recruitment episode. Start date for these positions varies between September 2026 and February 2027. The eligibility list from this recruitment episode will also be used to fill temporary full-time, part-time and casual level 1/2 opportunities across the team for 2026 and 2027. Please reach out if you have any questions around available roles or start dates.

Make a difference through meaningful, patient-centred care. Multiple opportunities are available for Physiotherapists to join our team, build their clinical experience and work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team.

About The Opportunity

Join our team and make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of patients and their families. Multiple opportunities are available, providing the chance to work across a dynamic multidisciplinary environment while developing your clinical skills and experience.

In This Role You Will

• Provide evidence-informed physiotherapy assessment and treatment to support improved health and wellbeing outcomes for patients and clients.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Manage a varied clinical caseload, applying your clinical reasoning skills to assess needs, prioritise care and develop effective treatment solutions.
• Contribute to professional development, clinical supervision, education, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical and administrative records, while contributing to service planning, mandatory reporting, research and continuous improvement activities.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Physiotherapist who is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-informed care and working collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes for patients and their families.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Demonstrated experience in physiotherapy assessment and intervention across inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Strong clinical reasoning skills, with the ability to analyse problems, prioritise competing demands and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to a range of patients, families and health professionals.
• A commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice, clinical supervision and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while demonstrating initiative, accountability and a patient-centred approach.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Breanna Walter

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [e-mail] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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