New Graduate Physiotherapist

1 week ago


Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Hunter New England Health Full time $73,427 - $104,753 per year

Kickstart your physio career in Tamworth Gain diverse clinical experience, strong mentoring & a supportive team in a vibrant 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

"The best things about my new grad year include putting into practice skills and knowledge I learnt at uni and further developing my understanding by working within a multidisciplinary team and treating real patients. Working as a part of the physiotherapy team. Learning from my co-workers, helping each other solve problems and helping patients progress through their hospital journey." Mel, Current New Grad Physio

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:

  • Gain valuable clinical experience across multiple clinical areas
  • Be supported by an experienced Physiotherapy team for your professional development
  • Work collaboratively with a fun, welcoming Allied Health team
  • Contribute to the health and well-being of the wider Tamworth community
  • Sustainable Healthcare: Together toward zero
  • Proximity to shopping and other services
  • ADO's each month (for full time employees)
  • 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

About the role:

Kickstart your physiotherapy career with a fantastic new graduate role in Tamworth This position offers the chance to build your skills across a wide range of clinical areas including orthopaedics, ICU, rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal. You can also gain exposure to unique specialties like maternity, burns, paediatrics, and hydrotherapy. You'll work both independently and as part of a progressive, patient-centred physiotherapy team. Within this new graduate role you would have lots of regular supervision from experienced senior clinicians. As a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, you'll advocate for patients and contribute to high-quality care, all while participating in structured education, supervision, and competency development tailored to new graduates.

In this role, you'll be supported by senior physiotherapists and the Physiotherapy manager while becoming a connected and valued member of the Hunter New England-wide professional network. Education is a key focus, with opportunities to engage in ongoing training, participate in regular professional practice supervision, and complete development activities tailored in collaboration with your supervisor or senior clinician. This environment fosters continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth within a supportive team.

About the team:

The Physiotherapy Department in Tamworth is a fun, welcoming and highly skilled team, ready to support you in your new graduate year. Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care, the team loves to work collaboratively and help each other out. There is also a great Physiotherapy network across the New England Northwest, with a wide range of skilled physiotherapists to connect with. Located in a modern, progressive city surrounded by scenic mountains, Tamworth offers the perfect blend of rural charm and vibrant city life. With a wide range of educational, career, cultural, sporting, and recreational opportunities, it's an ideal place to grow both personally and professionally. To learn more, visit Destination Tamworth - or better yet, come and experience it for yourself

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is a major referral hospital located in the northern region of the HNELHD. It has approximately 270 beds, the Critical Care Services is located in the new state of the art hospital complex and boasts an 8 bed ICU, 6 bed HDU, 8 bed CCU, Rehabilitation Unit, Orthopaedics, Hydrotherapy Pool, Musculoskeletal Outpatients and Fracture Clinic.

Requirements:

  • Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
  • Current eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances

Additional Information:

  • To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
  • We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
  • An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

How to Apply: Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to get the best outcome for patients
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage your own time and set priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to apply clinical knowledge and skills in the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred physiotherapy care

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

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Information for Applicants:

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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.


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