Senior Physiotherapist

Overview

Senior Physiotherapist – Primary & Community Health (Incentives Offered) – NSW Health. Wellington Health Service is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join the Allied Health Team. This role predominantly provides inpatient physiotherapy care and rehabilitation, as well as outpatient support and classes in a busy rural facility.

Role Details

• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 15 Feb 2026 – job share may be considered)
• Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4
• Remuneration: $121,658.00 - $124,607.00 per annum (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Western NSW LHD Incentives (conditions apply and may be pro‑rata'd to contracted/ordinary hours). For more details, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
• Location: Wellington, NSW
• Hours Per Week: 38
• Applications Close: 16 Sep 2025 – 11:59pm

About The Role

Wellington Health Service (WHS) is a 12 bed inpatient facility with a busy Emergency Department. Services include dynamic Community Health, Ambulatory Care, Dialysis Unit, and an Allied Health team including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Mental Health, Dietetics, Speech Therapy, Diabetes Education, Chronic Care, Child & Family Health, Aboriginal Health and Drug & Alcohol Support including Methadone Program and Dental Health. Previous experience in a hospital or rehabilitation setting is preferred but not essential.

To view the Position Description, click to view the role details.

Western NSW LHD offers a range of benefits; a career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself and shape the future of rural health. Further information about remuneration and conditions can be found on the NSW Public Health System Awards website.

Responsibilities

This role predominantly provides inpatient physiotherapy care and rehabilitation, and outpatient support and classes. You will be part of an experienced Allied Health Team in a rural facility.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Physiotherapist qualification and registration
• Experience in hospital or rehabilitation settings preferred but not essential

How to Apply

• Click 'Apply'
• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
• Upload your current resume
• Answer the selection criteria

Role-related Enquiries

Please contact Donna Brennan, Manager – Primary & Community Health, on (02) 6845 5500 or donna.brennan@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional Information For Candidates

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable workplace adjustments. Applicants who disclose injury/health condition/disability will receive a functional assessment to determine needs and supports.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to child safety. All staff are required to provide a safe environment for children. For more information, visit the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian.
• Western NSW is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace.
• For more information on remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.

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