Community Paediatric Physiotherapist

Remuneration: $ $58.52 per hour + super

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until November 2026

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 3

Location: Taree Community Health Service

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ595531

Applications Close: Wednesday, 27th August 2025

About the Lower Mid North Coast:

Based in the glorious Lower Mid North Coast of NSW you will have rivers, beaches, and rainforests on your doorstep. Forster and Taree are located within the Barrington Coast region of NSW offering white sand beaches, gleaming blue lakes and a vivid green in the hinterland, it is the heart of the Lower Mid North Coast. Three hours from Sydney and two from Newcastle, the region offers affordable housing, education options and a lifestyle sought after by holiday makers. A haven for water sports, swimming, surfing, enjoy lagoons, rock pool exploration, fish, sailboard, scuba dive or dolphin and whale spot on a cruise. Inland recreations include Booti Booti National Park, Cape Hawke, local shopping and markets and plenty of dining options. For inspirational stories from people who live in the area check out

About us:

Our Community Paediatric Physiotherapists are an essential part of our Multidisciplinary Allied Health Team. They are part of the Children, Young People and Families Service that provide care to 0-18year olds living on the Lower Mid North Coast. The team work in collaboration to assess and diagnose clients, working closely with our Paediatricians and hospital based Physiotherapy services. Services are provided across the area with your base predominantly being in Taree.

About the role:

The Level 3 Paediatric Physiotherapist will provide and maintain a high standard of Physiotherapy, delivering effective assessment, diagnosis and management of children and young people aged 0-18years in the Lower Mid North Coast.  Your caseload is predominantly infants and children aged 0-5 years, who are experiencing physical and developmental difficulties, consistent with the services eligibility criteria.

Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality care to children and their families. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced senior staff and be supported by a dynamic and friendly team to deliver patient-centred Physiotherapy services. The successful applicant will receive orientation and training while in the role. We encourage and support both internal and external support, with regular monthly clinical supervision and the completion of mandatory education requirements.

About you:

Candidates should have values in keeping with our HNE Health Core Values; Collaboration – Be able to work together to achieve strategic direction and goals. Sharing their information, knowledge and skills with colleagues. Openness – Have the capacity to communicate honestly and openly and providing accurate information to patients and colleagues. Demonstrating integrity and critical reflection for continues organisational and self-improvement. Respect – You should be empathetic, polite and professional in your interactions with others. Empowerment – You need to want to strive for quality and excellence in everything you do and say. Deliver patient centred services to facilitate trust and confidence.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to see you apply:

• Has a passion for providing patient-centred care and working with children and their families
• Is keen to participate in ongoing team projects and service developments
• Has a willingness to learn and develop skills across all areas of paediatric Physiotherapy
• Motivated and flexible, committed to the wellbeing and quality outcomes of clients
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Has at least 3years experience working in paediatrics.