New Graduate Physiotherapist

New Graduate Physiotherapist role at NSW Health. Kickstart your physiotherapy career in Tamworth with diverse clinical experience, mentoring, and a supportive team in a regional city.

Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging

Location: Tamworth Hospital

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until February 2027

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1/2

Requisition ID: REQ598860

Applications Close: Monday 8th September 2025

Kickstart your physiotherapy career with a fantastic new graduate role in Tamworth. You will build skills across a wide range of clinical areas including orthopaedics, ICU, rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal, with exposure to maternity, burns, paediatrics, and hydrotherapy. You will work both independently and as part of a progressive, patient-centred physiotherapy team, with regular supervision from experienced senior clinicians. You will advocate for patients and contribute to high-quality care, while participating in structured education, supervision, and competency development tailored to new graduates.

You will be supported by senior physiotherapists and the Physiotherapy manager while becoming a connected member of the Hunter New England-wide professional network. Education is a focus, with opportunities for ongoing training, regular professional practice supervision, and development activities.

The Physiotherapy Department in Tamworth is a welcoming, skilled team committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. There is a broad Physiotherapy network across the New England Northwest. Tamworth offers rural charm and vibrant city life with educational, career, cultural, sporting, and recreational opportunities.

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is a major referral hospital with approximately 270 beds and a range of services including ICU, HDU, CCU, Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, Hydrotherapy Pool, Musculoskeletal Outpatients and Fracture Clinic.

• Gain valuable clinical experience across multiple clinical areas
• Be supported for professional development by an experienced Physiotherapy team
• Work collaboratively with a supportive Allied Health team
• Contribute to the health and well-being of the Tamworth community
• Participate in sustainable healthcare initiatives and salary packaging options

• Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
• Current eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work, including long distances

• Australian Citizenship or permanent residency, or eligible visa to live and work in Australia (temporary visa holders will be offered according to visa conditions)
• We are unable to sponsor visas for this position
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria with examples demonstrating your abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes
• Demonstrated time management and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply clinical knowledge to deliver safe, effective, person-centred physiotherapy care

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For role-related queries contact Julia Greaves at Julia.Greaves@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against essential requirements and selection criteria contained in the position description. Assistance addressing selection criteria is available at the NSW Health resource link.

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy PD2024_015 before offer. All new employees must comply with this policy.