Physiotherapist
Role Overview
Provide physiotherapy services through the New England Community Aged Care Service to communities in Manilla and Barraba.
Work across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings, with opportunities to work autonomously and build local relationships.
The position reports to the Allied Health Manager and is supported by an experienced Senior Physiotherapist and physiotherapy colleagues.
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Role overview
Provide physiotherapy services through the New England Community Aged Care Service to communities in Manilla and Barraba.
Work across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings, with opportunities to work autonomously and build local relationships.
The position reports to the Allied Health Manager and is supported by an experienced Senior Physiotherapist and physiotherapy colleagues.
Employment and remuneration
- Temporary part-time role until January 2027, for 24 hours per week.
- Remuneration is $121,568–$125,507 per annum, plus superannuation and salary packaging.
Clinical responsibilities
- Provide inpatient assessment, treatment, and discharge planning.
- Deliver outpatient clinics and community-based assessments with individualised treatment plans.
- Support mobility, function, independence, and quality of life.
- Identify and facilitate group programs in response to community needs.
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary colleagues and provide high-quality clinical service to patients and families or carers.
Team and service
The New England Community Aged Care Service is a collaborative allied health team including Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists, administration staff, and Physiotherapists.
The service runs a community falls-prevention program to promote mobility, independence, and safety for older people.
On-the-job training, guidance, and ongoing professional support are available.
Candidate requirements
- Current AHPRA Authority to Practice as a physiotherapist is essential.
- Experience across physiotherapy settings or willingness to develop skills in diverse clinical environments.
- Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound clinical judgement, manage competing priorities, and handle complex situations.
- Commitment to safe, effective, person-centred care and rural health.
- Ability to work collaboratively and recognise when further support is needed.
- High-level verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including adapting communication to different audiences.
What the employer offers
- Support from experienced physiotherapy colleagues and a Senior Physiotherapist.
- On-the-job training and opportunities to develop clinical skills.
- Varied clinical experience and the opportunity to contribute to rural community health outcomes.
- Salary packaging options are available.
Additional employment information
- Applicants are assessed against essential requirements and selection criteria.
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part-time vacancies; job-share arrangements will be considered.
- The position is classified Category A and is subject to applicable NSW Health occupational assessment, screening, and vaccination requirements.
- The employer states it cannot accommodate visa sponsorship.
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