Physiotherapist- Allied Health Reliever Program

Hunter New England Local Health District; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sustainable Healthcare

Allocated Days Off

Annual Leave

Parental Leave

Salary Packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Physiotherapist for the Allied Health Reliever Program across the New England Northwest facilities. You will provide planned leave coverage, manage your own caseload across diverse settings—adult and paediatric, inpatient, outpatient, and community services—supported by the Allied Health Directorate.

Role offers Level 3 qualification with potential progression; applicants at Level 1/2 will be considered with criteria demonstrated for Level 3.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical dietetic skills across adult and/or paediatric practice.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage your caseload across different settings.
• Confidence and independence, with a willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned leave coverage in blocks, managing your own caseload across diverse settings (adult, paediatric, inpatient, outpatient and community).
• Work with different teams through the Allied Health Reliever Program to broaden skills and make a meaningful difference in rural and regional communities.

Skills

Clinical dietetic skills

Education

Authority to Practice with AHPRA

Job description

Love variety? Take your physiotherapy skills across rural and regional NSW! Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary Dec 2027 Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3 Allied Health Reliever Program Remuneration: $121,568.00 to $125,507.00 + superannuation + salary packaging Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week Requisition ID: REQ702590 Location: New England North West Applications Close: Monday 9th November 2026

About the role and where you will be working

Enjoy flexibility, variety and the opportunity to broaden your clinical experience as a Physiotherapist with the Allied Health Reliever Program across our New England Northwest facilities. You’ll provide planned leave coverage in blocks, managing your own caseload across diverse settings, including adult and paediatric, inpatient, outpatient and community services. Supported by the Allied Health Directorate, this unique program offers the chance to work with different teams, build your skills and make a meaningful difference to rural and regional communities.

About you

• Strong clinical dietetic skills across adult and/or paediatric practice.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage your caseload across different settings.
• Confidence and independence, with a willingness to learn and adapt.

Requirements

Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

Level 3 Position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.

What we can offer:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

Additional information:

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Louise Maye on [e-mail].

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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