Senior Physiotherapist - First 2000 Days Program

NSW Health; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $10,000

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Job summary

NSW Health in Broken Hill invites applications for a Senior Physiotherapist within the First 2000 Days program. The role involves specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention for paediatric and women's health clients, delivering patient-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

We offer a supportive rural workplace with opportunities for professional development, 5 weeks annual leave, and salary packaging options; remuneration is AUD 61.31–63.30 per hour plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience.
• Experience in Paediatric Physiotherapy and Women’s Health Physiotherapy.
• Ability to deliver services in Hospital, Community Health, home and outreach settings.
• Strong communication, documentation and interpersonal skills for multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in education and support of patients, families and carers.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel across the Far West LHD.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention for paediatric and women's health clients.
• Deliver patient-centred care as part of the First 2000 Days multidisciplinary team.
• Support junior staff and contribute to service planning and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Paediatric physiotherapy

Women’s health physiotherapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical documentation

Leadership & supervision

Intersectoral collaboration

Travel to Far West LHD

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist - First 2000 Days Program

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under theNSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time (until 30 June 2027)
Position Classification:Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration:$61.31 - $63.30 + superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ705362
Location:Broken Hill

We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia (only a 2 hour flight from Sydney) with everything you need right at your front door! Broken Hill is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms.

• Opportunity to make your mark in this new position within a truly supportive team
• Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development

We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at"Living and Working"in the Far West

What you'll be doing

The Physiotherapist will provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, intervention and clinical support as part of the First 2000 Days multidisciplinary team, delivering patient-centred care to paediatric and women’s health clients and their families.

What we offer you

• 5 Weeks Annual Leave per year
• Salary packaging (pay less tax!) $9009 + $2650 Meal Entertainment

Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month

• Fitness passport
• Professional development and support through advanced education and training
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing (less than a 10 minute commute from anywhere in town and free parking)

About the Far West LHD

TheFar West Local Health Districtis one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in 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 atwww.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Applications Close: 12 November 2026

Stepping Up

The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health.

If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:
https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Empower, listen and act together

Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.

At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply!

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with a minimum of 3 years post graduate experience.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in Paediatric Physiotherapy and Women’s Health Physiotherapy, including the assessment and management of various clinical presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver Physiotherapy Services in Hospital, Community Health settings, private residences and outreach locations.
• Strong communication, documentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, CAFN, Midwifery and Paediatrics, GP’s, community NGO’s
• Experience in education and support of patients, families and carers, including the ability to build capacity within Paediatric teams.
• Current unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence, and willingness to travel across the Far West LHD to deliver care, with possible over night stays.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision experience, including the ability to support junior staff and contribute to strategic planning and service improvement initiatives. Ability to actively participate in the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting on programs.