Physiotherapist

Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Wagga Wagga; Hybrid; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Impact

Flexible Working Arrangements

Generous Salary Packaging

Professional Development

Health & Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District in Wagga Wagga is seeking a Physiotherapist (Temporary Full Time) to join our regional team. The role runs from February 2027 until 02 April 2028 with possible extension, delivering services across acute aged care, critical care, general medicine, surgical and orthopaedic settings, including inpatient rehabilitation and musculoskeletal outpatients.

The team of about 20 physiotherapists supports hospital and community settings in a modern, spacious environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience delivering patient-centred, evidence-based physiotherapy services across diverse clinical settings.
• Current Class C Driver Licence with willingness to travel as required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy services across acute aged care, critical care, general medicine, general surgical, inpatient rehabilitation, orthopaedics and orthopaedic/musculoskeletal outpatients.
• Collaborate with a team of around 20 physiotherapists in hospital and community settings.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development, continuous improvement and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Physiotherapist

Time management

Evidence-based practice

Education

Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (from February 2027 until 02 April 2028 - with possible extension) Position Classification: Physiotherapist - Level 1 - 2 Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours Per Week: up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ704162 Location: Wagga Wagga

Are you a talented Physiotherapist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

About the role:

• Acute aged care
• Critical care
• General medicine
• General surgical
• Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Orthopaedics
• Orthopaedic/ musculoskeletal outpatients.

Our team currently consists of around 20 Physiotherapists who play a crucial role in the hospital and community settings. The hospital and outpatient departments are modern and spacious.

What MLHD can offer:

• Meaningful Impact - Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Flexible 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.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience delivering patient-centred, evidence-based physiotherapy services across diverse clinical settings
• Highly organised with strong time management and prioritisation abilities
• Commitment to professional development, continuous improvement and evidence-based practice
• Current Class C Driver Licence with willingness to travel as required for the role

For role related queries or questions contact Jason Huang - Physiotherapist in Charge on [e-mail] for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 25 November 2026

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases.

The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).

You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.