Physiotherapist, Acute Rotational -Tweed / Byron / Murwillumbah

NSW Health; Cudgen; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is recruiting for a Physiotherapist, Acute Rotational across Tweed/Byron/Murwillumbah networks. The role is based at Tweed Valley Hospital and involves servicing hospital inpatients and outpatient services within a multidisciplinary team, with clinical orientation and competency training.

Permanent full-time position, 38 hours per week, salary $79,419.00–$113,301.00 per annum pro rata. Includes weekend/public holiday roster responsibilities as required by service needs.

Qualifications

• Registered physiotherapist with appropriate local regulatory body.
• Must be able to work within a hospital setting across multiple clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy services to hospital inpatients and general outpatients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based patient care.
• Participate in the acute hospital weekend and public holiday roster.
• Complete clinical orientation and competency training period.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Clinical competency training

Job description

Physiotherapist, Acute Rotational -Tweed / Byron / Murwillumbah

High quality healthcare. Quality of life. Learn and grow in your career and in your life with more opportunities and more flexibility.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 1/2

Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum pro rata

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ698830

About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join the Tweed, Murwillumbah, Byron Physiotherapy network, Northern NSW Local Health District. This role, based at Tweed Valley Hospital, is responsible for servicing a variety of clinical areas including, but not limited to, hospital inpatients (medical, surgical, orthopaedics, cardiology/CCU, GEM, ICU, ED) and general physiotherapy outpatients. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based patient care across the hospital and community interface. Following a comprehensive clinical orientation and competency training period, the successful candidate will also participate in the acute hospital weekend and public holiday roster in line with service requirements.

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

Jointhe 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 canwork with a collaborative, cooperative, and respectfulteam while enjoyingendless 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

For role related queries or questions contact Mark Frost on [e-mail]

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

Applications Close: 22 October 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.

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.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.