Overview
Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary, 12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency. Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT. Closing Date: 21 October 2025.
Key Details
Classification: Health Professional Officer Level 1 (PN 68153, Various)
Salary: $79,070 - $95,973 (Plus 12% Super)
Section: Allied Health
What We Offer You
- A range of clinical experiences to help you identify your clinical passion and best fit within the organisation.
- A 12-month new graduate allied health education program, with orientation, networking opportunities, clinical supervision and regular education sessions.
- Competitive pay and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
- Salary Packaging with full fringe perks tax concessions.
- Flexible working conditions.
- 12% Superannuation.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Onsite Physiotherapists, cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
- Relocation assistance of up to $12K for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).
About the Role
If you are a new graduate physiotherapist looking for an exciting opportunity in healthcare, this program is designed to provide tailored individual support while optimising career opportunities. Canberra is ranked as one of the most liveable cities with a vibrant community and strong quality of life.
We are looking for Physiotherapists graduating at the end of 2025 to work in the following areas:
- Physiotherapy In The Rehabilitation, Aged And Community Services (RACS) — a Division providing multidisciplinary rehabilitation, aged and community-based care. You will rotate across four clinical areas with opportunities in hospital, outpatient, or home-based neurological and musculoskeletal community settings.
- Physiotherapy At North Canberra Hospital (NCH) — services across acute inpatient wards and outpatient settings. Recent graduates may rotate across four clinical areas and participate in weekend and public holiday rosters.
Successful HP1 new graduate year candidates will rotate across clinical specialty areas within their recruited Division to gain a broad range of experiences. Ongoing education opportunities are provided through the Allied Health New Graduate program and Allied Health Clinical Education Unit.
Additional Information
- For more information regarding the position duties, see the Position Description.
- Pre-employment checks: National Police Check required.
- Compliance with CHS Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy and credentialing/scope of practice requirements for allied health professionals.
To Apply
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV and a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria as listed in the Position Description. Include specific, relevant examples of your work and supply two referees (one should be a recent physiotherapist placement supervisor).
- Applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred care across acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services in the ACT and surrounding region. More information is available on the CHS website.
Application Details
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive workplace. Applications from all diversity groups are welcome; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
For further information, please contact Jason Whittingham at or
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📌 New Graduate - Physiotherapist
🏢 Canberra Health Services
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