Physiotherapist, Acute Generalist - Tweed

Northern NSW Local Health District; Cudgen; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern NSW Local Health District invites applications for a Physiotherapist Level 3, a senior acute generalist role primarily delivering acute service provision and supporting peer supervision. This maternity leave relief is for up to 55 weeks and 38 hours per week, with potential extension.

The role requires weekend and public holiday roster participation at Tweed Valley Hospital and contributes to community health across the Northern Rivers region.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute generalist physiotherapy in hospital settings.
• Support peer supervision and guidance for acute rotational physiotherapy staff.
• Contribute to Tweed Valley Hospital weekend and public holiday roster.

Job description

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (55 weeks)

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 3

Remuneration: $121,568.00 - $125,507.00 per annum pro rata

Hours Per Week: 38

This vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period of up to 55 weeks for 38 hours per week; the hours and period of employment may change according to the maternity leave requirements. There is also the possibility of an extension at same / reduced hours.

About The Role

This senior acute generalist position is primarily responsible for acute service provision but also plays an important role in peer supervision and support of acute rotational physiotherapy staff. As per our normal service requirements, the incumbent will be required to contribute to the Tweed Valley Hospital’s weekend and public holiday roster.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

Working in Community & Allied Health

Join the vibrant team of professionals who enjoy a fulfilling career providing community and allied health services in beautiful regional NSW. Community and Allied Health in Northern NSW Local Health District offers a diverse range of rewarding employment and professional opportunities.

Providing services across the life span from antennal to end of life care, we offer generous access to professional development and education opportunities, clinical supervision and support, and a range of health and wellbeing strategies. With a focus on client driven service improvement and compassionate and empowered care we aim to provide staff with a welcoming and engaging work environment to improve health outcomes and make a positive impact on the lives of many people and the community.

Learn more about how you can work with a collaborative, cooperative, and respectful team while enjoying endless opportunities for professional and personal growth.

You care. We care

Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 16 November 2026

NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.