Physiotherapist - Get Active New England
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- Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Until June 2027
- Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
- Remuneration: $116,892 - $120,680 + Super + Salary Packaging
- Hours Per Week: 16
- Requisition ID: REQ
- Location: Negotiable across the New England Region
- Closing Date: Thursday 4th December
About The Role
This exciting role will see you work within the Get Active New England Falls Prevention Service, where you will provide clients with short term support to reduce their falls risk and promote a healthy aging lifestyle. You will conduct home based assessments and intervention for clients aged over 65 (or aged 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients) through the My Aged Care system.
You will work two days per week, with the flexibility to choose which days. The location for this role is negotiable across the New England region.
Where You'll Be Working
Hunter Recent England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities, and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession.
The New England region offers a diverse range of experiences, from World Heritage-listed national parks to fabulous restaurants, cafés and country pubs. The primary communities in the New England region include Tamworth, Gunnedah, Quirindi, Inverell, and Armidale.
Get Active New England is a falls prevention service funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). Our aim is to enhance the wellbeing of our clients, through improving strength and balance to assist in maintaining independence and promoting an active lifestyle. We encourage and support your professional development and further education, and you will receive comprehensive falls prevention related education.
About You
We are looking for someone who is self‑motivated and organised, with high level time management and communication skills. You should be a team player, with a passion for falls prevention and working with the elderly.
Benefits
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Requirements
- Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
- Current unencumbered NSW Driver's licence and ability to drive longer distances (up to 300km round trip) for service provision.
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or 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 your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Information For Applicants
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