Employment Type
Permanent Part Time
Location
Cooma
Position Classification
Physiotherapist Level 1/2
Remuneration
$38.51 - $54.94 per hour
Hours Per Week
15
Applications Close
15 February 2026
Interview Details
Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About the Service
Physiotherapist – Restore Mobility and Independence in Our Rural Community
Are you passionate about helping people recover, improve function, and enhance their quality of life?
At Souththern NSW Local Health District our Physiotherapists deliver comprehensive assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services to patients across all ages and health conditions. Join our team and make a real difference in rural health.
Join us and be part of a health service that cares for our community—where your work truly makes difference.
Support for
* Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
* Working within SNSWLHD
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Salary packaging options
* Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
* A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
* Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
What You'll Be Doing
The Allied Health Professional is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing quality physiotherapy services to patients/ clients of the SNSW Local Health District in order to meet their health and wellbeing needs.
Selection Criteria
* Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Physiotherapist.
* Demonstrated effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work / caseload across a regional area.
* Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice relevant to clinical discipline.
* Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.
Information for Applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‐safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‐being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‐free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au
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For role related queries or questions contact Hilary Keighley on 02 6455 3281 or Hilary.Keighley@health.nsw.gov.au
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