Join a supportive Allied Health team delivering community physiotherapy and falls prevention across New England.
Remuneration: $63.81 - $65.36 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time – Until January 2027
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ671559
Applications Close: Sunday 26th July 2026
About the role
This is an autonomous role where you'll travel throughout the New England region to provide clinical assessment and therapy to clients in their homes. You'll work independently while being well supported by experienced Allied Health colleagues both within the service and across the New England North West (NENW) network.
You'll join a collaborative Allied Health team, working alongside two part-time Level 3 Physiotherapists, with access to on-the-job training and ongoing professional support to help you develop in the role.
Where you'll be working
The New England Community Aged Care Service supports people to remain living safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Based in Tamworth, the Falls Prevention Service provides assessment and intervention for clients referred from across the New England region of New South Wales.
About you
We're looking for a Physiotherapist with a passion for working with older people in the community and an interest in falls prevention. You'll enjoy working as part of a team while managing your own caseload and will bring strong communication and time management skills to support positive outcomes for clients.
Requirements:
What we offer
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
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
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain co-operative professional and therapeutic relationships
- Demonstrated clinical experience in their field, and ability to develop clinical care plans for complex clinical situations
- Extensive experience with meeting the supervision needs of other staff and students.
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For role related queries or questions contact Hana Skilton on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
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
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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.
