OverviewBring your paediatric physiotherapy skills to paradise – where your work changes young lives and your weekends are filled with beaches, rainforests, and river adventures.Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour + superEmployment Type: Temporary Part Time until November 2026Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3Location: Taree Community Health ServiceHours Per Week: 24Requisition ID: REQ608749Applications Close: Tuesday, 7th October 2025About the Lower Mid North CoastBased 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.
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 lovetaree.com.auAbout usOur 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 0-18 year 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 roleThe 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 0-18 years 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 youCandidates should have values in keeping with our HNE Health Core Values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.
Deliver patient-centred services to facilitate trust and confidence.
You should be able to work with colleagues, communicate openly and provide accurate information to patients and peers, showing empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to quality and excellence.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 familiesIs keen to participate in ongoing team projects and service developmentsHas a willingness to learn and develop skills across all areas of paediatric PhysiotherapyMotivated and flexible, committed to the wellbeing and quality outcomes of clientsEnjoys working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary teamHas at least 3 years experience working in paediatricsWhat we can offer youAt Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by engaging work and surrounded by spectacular locations.
You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
On top of this we also offer:Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroProximity to shopping and other services4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasingFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersAdditional informationAn eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.Need more information?
1) Position Description2) Applying for this positionFor role related queries contact Lauren Vaughan on the health NSW email address provided in the original posting.Information for ApplicantsApplicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
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📌 Community Paediatric Physiotherapist
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Taree