Grow your acute skills in a modern hospital with a strong multidisciplinary team culture
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time – Until February 2027Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1/2Location: Maitland HospitalRemuneration: $38.51 – $54.94 per hour + superannuation + salary packagingHours Per Week: 16Requisition ID: REQ643327Applications Close: Thursday 12th March 2026
Where You'll Be Working
The Physiotherapy service provides care across Medical, Surgical (General and Orthopaedic), Paediatrics, Maternity, ICU and Emergency Department, along with a busy Orthopaedic/Fracture Clinic and Outpatient Physiotherapy service. The team consists of 14 Physiotherapists and two Physiotherapy Assistants (job-sharing a full‐time role), delivering seven‐day ward and ED coverage, including a weekend service for clinically prioritised patients. The Maitland Physiotherapy team works closely within a multidisciplinary model and maintains strong collegiate relationships across Physiotherapy and Allied Health services within the Lower Hunter Sector. The culture is supportive, collaborative and clinically focused.
About The Role
This role will see you manage an allocated clinical caseload, delivering evidence‐based physiotherapy assessment and intervention. You will collaborate with senior clinicians when required and actively participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings and family meetings. This role offers exposure to a diverse range of acute presentations, providing an excellent opportunity to build your clinical skills in a dynamic hospital environment.
What We're Looking For
* Effective written and verbal communication skills with patients, carers and multidisciplinary team members.
* An interest in managing patients with complex and varied clinical conditions.
* Ability to build strong professional rapport within the team and with patients and carers.
* Commitment to collaborative, patient‐centred care.
Requirements
Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA Support and Development. Structured supervision will be provided by the Level 4 ICU Physiotherapist and Level 3 Surgical/Hand Physiotherapist, along with additional identified supervisors through the Clinical Supervision Program. The role is line‐managed by the Level 6 Physiotherapist (LHS/Site Senior – Maitland and Dungog Hospital). Comprehensive orientation will be provided across both sites and the broader Lower Hunter Sector Physiotherapy service.
What We Can Offer You
* Enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations.
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.
* 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
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part‐time opportunities.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. To be eligible for employment you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, 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 the visa.
How To Apply
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability. Please describe how you have demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in your previous roles. Can you provide an example of how you effectively managed competing priorities and organised your workload to meet deadlines? Describe your experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. How did you contribute to achieving positive outcomes for clients or patients?
Information for Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 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.
Contact
For role‐related queries or questions contact Courtney Bell on courtney.bell@health.nsw.gov.au.
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