Be part of a collaborative critical care team helping patients regain strength, independence, and quality of life.
Remuneration: $63.81 - $65.35 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4
Hours Per Week: 4
Requisition ID: REQ667018
Applications Close: Sunday 21st June 2026
About the role:
In this role, you will work closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team of senior critical care staff, playing a key role in the treatment and rehabilitation of ventilated patients. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing early mobility programs to facilitate recovery, as well as preparing and managing tracheostomy care when required. This position involves a 4-hour weekend shift, with specific hours negotiable.
Where you’ll be working:
A vibrant regional city in the Hunter Valley, Maitland is known for its rich history, charming heritage buildings, and thriving arts scene! The city offers a blend of country charm and modern conveniences, with boutique shops, cafes, and cultural attractions at your doorstep. Less than a one-hour drive to Newcastle, Maitland is the perfect place to call home!
Maitland Hospital is a modern healthcare facility providing a wide range of medical services to the Hunter Valley region. The new Maitland Hospital, which opened in 2022, features state-of-the-art equipment, expanded emergency and maternity services, and improved inpatient care.
Joining our team will see you play a vital part in contributing to a supportive and forward-thinking environment. With the team expanding, this is an exciting opportunity to grow together, share knowledge, and strengthen the delivery of high-quality critical care physiotherapy.
About You:
Our ideal candidate will be proactive and resourceful, with a strong ability to identify issues and act swiftly to address them. You should possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and act as a representative, sharing key information from meetings to ensure everyone is aligned. In addition, you will be expected to provide effective clinical supervision and support to junior therapists, helping them navigate the complexities of the ICU environment. Your leadership and guidance will be instrumental in fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere within the team.
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:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- 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 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.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and 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.
- Describe a time when you built and maintained effective professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, colleagues, or other stakeholders. What strategies did you use, and what was the outcome?
- Outline your clinical experience in your field of practice. Provide an example of a complex clinical situation where you assessed needs, developed a clinical care plan, and contributed to positive patient outcomes.
- Provide an example of how you have demonstrated clinical leadership. How did you support, guide, or influence individuals or teams to achieve quality clinical outcomes?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jiangxu Lin 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.
