New Graduate Physiotherapist

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options up to $9K

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Up to 12 days off each year

Learning and development opportunities

Gym discount and EAP

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a New Graduate Physiotherapist at Prince of Wales Hospital. This temporary full-time role supports a 12-month new graduate program focusing on teaching, development and clinical support for early-career physiotherapists.

You will join a supportive team within a Level 6 tertiary service, delivering high-quality care under supervision and contributing to education and professional growth while participating in a 7-day roster and

Qualifications

• Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated core competency skills in Physiotherapy; commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality Physiotherapy care to patients/clients.
• Be willing to work on a 7 day rotating roster including weekend work.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring within the new graduate program.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Professional development

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 06 February 2028

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1

Remuneration: $79,419 - $92,801 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ690720

Applications Close: Sunday 04 October 2026

New Graduate Physiotherapist, Prince of Wales Hospital Keen for a great start to your career as a New Graduate Physiotherapist? Come to a supportive team with a focus on teaching, learning, development and support. We are offering a 12 month new graduate program for New Graduate Physiotherapists. Please upload all your APP scores and educator comments for each completed clinical placement.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Where You'll be Working

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care. Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

What You'll be Doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality Physiotherapy care to patients/clients of Prince of Wales Hospital consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.

Selection Criteria

• Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and AHPRA registration and within their new graduate year on commencement of role.
• Demonstrated core competency skills in Physiotherapy; and demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development.
• Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal skills, to both engage patients/clients and work effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgement in the provision of clinical care using evidence based practice, commensurate with years of experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to the use and application of professional and clinical digital technologies.
• Ability to respond to the demands and pressures of the role while managing time effectively.
• A willingness to work on a 7 day rotating roster including weekend work.
• Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

Our CORE Values

Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status.

Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website .

For role related queries or questions contact Joshua Wakefield on [e-mail]