Overview
Physiotherapist – 5-10k Incentives Offered at NSW Health. Start your Physiotherapy career or take the next step with a level 1/2 Physiotherapist position at Cowra Health Service, based in Cowra Hospital with an outreach to Grenfell. You will provide high quality health services to in-patients and out-patients, contribute to a positive patient and consumer experience, and work within a supportive team of professionals during a period of hospital redevelopment.
Details
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Western NSW LHD Incentives (conditions apply and may be pro-rata to contracted hours). For more information, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
Location: Cowra, NSW
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 22 September 2025 – 11:59pm
About The Role
Based in Cowra Hospital, you will provide high quality health services to in-patients and out-patients, and an outreach service to Grenfell. You will work within the Cowra Physiotherapy team, alongside an experienced senior therapist, allied health assistant and cardiac rehab nurse, in a nurturing environment focused on development. You will deliver quality and efficient clinical services and contribute to a positive patient and consumer experience. Cowra Hospital is currently undergoing redevelopment to a recent hospital due for completion by the end of 2025, offering an opportunity to be part of this exciting change.
Benefits and Support
- Regular mentoring by an experienced senior therapist on site, plus involvement in the Physiotherapy Regional Education Program
- Contribution to the health of a hardworking rural community
- A unique early-career experience with a rural generalist caseload (inpatient, outpatient, casts/braces, cardiac and pulmonary rehab, paediatrics and women’s health)
- Salary packaging to save tax, Fitness Passport, and free & confidential counselling services
- No weekend or after-hours work
Early Career Development
Western NSW LHD offers an Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) program to support early-career professionals with supervision, peer networks, and professional education. The program supports two years in the District and provides opportunities for leadership and quality improvement training.
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
Thomas Shepherd, Physiotherapy Manager, at or
Additional Information For Applicants
- 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.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants may request a functional assessment to determine supports.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to child safety; all staff are required to provide a safe environment for children.
- Remuneration and conditions information is available via NSW Public Health System Awards; for more details, visit the NSW Government site.
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📌 Physiotherapist - 5-10k Incentives Offered
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Cowra