Be part of a collaborative critical care team helping patients regain strength, independence, and quality of life.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4
Remuneration: $63.81 per hour - $65.35 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ666564
Applications Close: Sunday, 28th June 2026
Where you'll be working
John Hunter Hospital (JHH) Physiotherapy Department provides services to John Hunter Hospital, Rankin Park Centre (RPC) and Belmont District Hospital (BDH), as well as a secondment program to HNELHD regional and rural sites to assist with workforce planning and service delivery. The Physiotherapy department is committed to providing high quality and innovated services to meet the needs of patients and the community and values the input of all staff members.
The opportunity
This position is a Senior Clinician Specialist Level 4 Physiotherapist responsible for delivering high quality, advanced physiotherapy services within Neurosurgical Spinal outpatient services by providing expert assessment, triage, and management of patients with complex spinal conditions. The Physiotherapist will work in a multidisciplinary environment with Neurosurgeons, nursing and administrative support to facilitate patient access to appropriate care pathways, support efficient use of neurosurgical services, and provide professional leadership and clinical expertise for patients on the Neurosurgical Outpatient waitlist.
This 1.26 FTE position is permanent and will consist of three ( 0.42FTE (16hpw) positions across a weekday roster. Workdays will be negotiable.
About you
JHH Physiotherapy are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and experienced senior Physiotherapist with strong leadership, time management, and organisational skills to ensure the provision of a safe, patient centred, innovative and high quality physiotherapy services in the Neurosurgical Outpatient clinics at JHH.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership skills and clinical expertise in the assessment and management of complex musculoskeletal and spinal conditions, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar presentations, within acute, outpatient or specialist service settings. The successful candidate must also demonstrate the ability and commitment to work collaboratively, build, and maintain cooperative professional and therapeutic relationships, foster innovation, adapt to change, and achieve health service outcomes.
The successful applicant will be supported by the Physiotherapy Service Manager and Deputy Service Manager, Level 4 Outpatient Team Leader Physiotherapist, as well as the Neurosurgical Outpatient team. JHH Physiotherapy provide a clinical supervision program and will provide leadership and clinical mentorship for the successful applicant.
Requirements
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Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
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Minimum 3 years clinical experience
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Current eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes
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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Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
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Proximity to shopping and other services
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Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
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4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
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Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
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Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
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Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information
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An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and 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 advanced clinical expertise in the assessment and management of complex musculoskeletal and spinal conditions, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar presentations, within acute, outpatient or specialist service settings.
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Demonstrated ability to practice autonomously at an advanced level, including independent assessment, diagnosis formulation, clinical triage, and prioritisation of patients referred to outpatient services.
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Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating complex physiotherapy management plans incorporating patient education, rehabilitation strategies, coordinated referrals and multidisciplinary care to optimise patient outcomes
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Damien Smith on
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Information for Applicants:
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
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: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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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