Support recovery. Build capability. Make every day meaningful
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until January 2027
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 per hour - $63.29 per hour +Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 12
Requisition ID: REQ676525
Location: Manning Hospital
Applications Close: Sunday, 26th July 2026
Where you'll be working
Manning Base Hospital is located in the heart of the stunning Manning Valley and Barrington Coast region, where a relaxed lifestyle meets endless opportunities for adventure. From pristine beaches and crystal-clear waterways to lush rainforests, waterfalls, and national parks, the region offers an exceptional quality of life. Whether you enjoy fishing, water sports, mountain biking, whale watching, bushwalking, or exploring local markets and farm-fresh produce, the Manning Valley truly has something for everyone—all without compromising on essential services, education, or community connections.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic Physiotherapy team in a rewarding Senior Physiotherapist role. Working alongside experienced clinicians and emerging professionals, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while contributing to the development and growth of junior staff and students.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will provide inpatient physiotherapy services across a range of clinical areas, including:
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Orthopaedics
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General Surgery
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General Medicine
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Acute Stroke Care
You will manage a clinical caseload that can be tailored to your area of expertise while supporting service delivery across the broader Physiotherapy team. The role involves coordinating patient care priorities, supporting workforce planning for daily clinical demands, and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care. You will also provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and feedback to junior physiotherapists and students and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. At Manning Base Hospital, we are committed to supporting your professional growth and success. Enjoy regular physiotherapy and multidisciplinary in-services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to clinical and non-clinical support from experienced senior staff. You will also benefit from mentoring to develop supervision and leadership capabilities, while expanding your skills through exposure to a diverse inpatient caseload. In addition to an attractive regional lifestyle, we offer:
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Flexible work arrangements and rostering options
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Opportunities to participate in weekend service provision
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A supportive and collaborative team environment
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Diverse and rewarding clinical experiences
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Professional development and career progression opportunities
Join us and enjoy a rewarding career while living and working in one of New South Wales’ most beautiful coastal regions.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and experienced physiotherapist who is passionate about patient-centred care and supporting the development of others.
You will bring:
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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The ability to build effective relationships with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
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Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills
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A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
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An interest in clinical supervision, leadership, and workforce development
Previous experience in supervising staff or students is desirable; however, support and development opportunities will be provided to help you grow these skills.
Requirements
What we can offer you
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. On top of this we also offer:
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Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
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
Additional information
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An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
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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.
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We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
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Demonstrated high level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
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Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team to manage complex situations.
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Demonstrated ability to meet the supervision needs of students and/or less experienced staff.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Chantal Stains on
[email protected]
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health 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. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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