Overview
# - New Graduate Physiotherapist
Department Of Physiotherapy
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Temporary Full-Time
Looking to apply your Physiotherapy knowledge in a Public Hospital setting?
Excellent opportunity for New Graduate Physiotherapists to join a leading health care provider in Newcastle, NSW.
Responsibilities
Calvary Mater Newcastle (CMN) are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic New Graduate Physiotherapists to join our dynamic team. This fixed term position offers an exciting opportunity to kick start your career in a supportive and inclusive environment. The Physiotherapist is responsible for providing prompt and effective evidence-based patient care, working as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. The position covers inpatient and outpatient client care as allocated by the Physiotherapist-in-charge with an emphasis on general medicine and cancer care. This position is perfect for a New Graduate wanting to gain the exposure and experience in a hospital clinical setting.
Duties
- Able to assess, plan, organise, evaluate and deliver quality, patient centred Physiotherapy care in accordance with AHPRA and the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
- Competent in conducting a thorough, systematic assessment that addresses client\'s issues and concerns, including referral to other services where required.
- Demonstrate good clinical judgement in using assessment findings and evidence based knowledge to formulate an individualised treatment plan across all core areas of physiotherapy.
- Provide information and consult with the client about the treatment plan.
- Deliver effective treatment and provide the client with self-management skills.
- Reassess client and progress treatment when appropriate.
Qualifications
- Recognised degree in Physiotherapy and authorised to practice as a Physiotherapist by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) by February 2026, available to work weekends and secondments.
- Demonstrate competence and good clinical judgement in providing individualised treatment for a broad range of clients.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of both the multidisciplinary team and the physiotherapy team.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills enabling effective and efficient delivery of support to a diverse population.
- Demonstrated ability to seek assistance and realise professional limitations.
- Demonstrated commitment to own personal responsibilities, professional development and evidence based practise.
For further information, please contact Belinda Allen, Physiotherapist in Charge, at
Benefits
- Fitness Passport.
- Gender Neutral parental leave
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
- Superannuation contributions at 12%
- ADO\'s each month (for full-time employees)
- Novated leasing available for eligible employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
How to apply
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
- Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
- Attach a current resume.
- Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria - see "what you bring for the selection criteria"
- Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Temporary
Job function
- Health Care Provider
Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care
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