Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + super + salary packaging + incentives
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 3
Location: across Hunter New England
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ584317
Applications Close: Tuesday, 1st July 2025

This is a Physiotherapist Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.

About the program:
The Allied Health Reliever Program is a unique program that was established in 2007 in HNELHD to provide leave cover for allied health staff in rural areas, especially sites with sole clinicians, to ensure that people living in rural communities receive continuity of high-quality allied health services. The program provides services for paediatric and adults in admitted patient, outpatient and community settings from the professions of Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology. Visit and work across rural and regional health sites across the district, with this being a great opportunity to explore amazing natural and cultural experiences.

The Rural Reliever Program is managed by the Allied Health Directorate. The program includes services for paediatric and adults in admitted patient, outpatient, and community settings from the professions of Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, and Speech Pathology. Locum blocks vary from 1 week to a month, with time at your base site every 4 weeks to undertake administrative tasks, mandatory training, professional development, and clinical supervision tasks.

How you'll be supported:
The successful candidate will be supported at each facility by a host site supervisor and a remote professional practice supervisor. The candidate will be supported by the broader rural reliever team and undertake monthly journal clubs and undertake internal and external training opportunities aligned with their own individual professional development plan. The orientation plan will include rotations across all key sites and will include upskilling opportunities in any areas the clinician may not feel confident.

The successful candidate is supported by the allied health directorate which coordinates all bookings, accommodation, and travel and provides line management. One-on-one support and mentoring are provided at each booking site.

Additionally, staff will receive a period of orientation to learn local policies and procedures, and opportunities for upskilling in key learning areas will be scheduled throughout the year. Monthly journal clubs, annual professional days, and support to attend external professional development as well as access to online learning modules are available to all reliever staff.

About you:

Have a passion for rural health and love providing high-quality care to get the best results for your patients.

Build rapport easily with clients, family members and your team members.

Are creative in your problem-solving, working autonomously but recognising when to reach out to your team.

Are flexible and adaptable in your approach to clinical practice.

Be a Physiotherapist with general registration with AHPRA. To be eligible for level 3 appointment, you need to demonstrate 3 years of clinical experience.

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:

Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Proximity to shopping and other services

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

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

Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional information:

* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [email protected].

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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For role related queries or questions contact Louise Maye on [email protected]