Physiotherapist, Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) – Tweed Valley

Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more. 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (51 weeks)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ589688

Applications Close: 23 July 2025

About the role

In this role you are required to provide high quality clinical services and leadership as an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team for patients/clients of the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD).

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

This is an exciting opportunity for a physiotherapist with specialist skills in geriatric evaluation and management (GEM) to commence with our physiotherapy department at the new, state of the art Tweed Valley Hospital.  The Tweed Valley Hospital represents one of the largest regional capital health investments funded entirely by the NSW Government and will include expanded operating theatres, emergency department, medical and surgical services, GEM, new interventional cardiology and radiotherapy services, comprehensive cancer care as well as enhanced ambulatory care services. The successful candidate for this Level 3 physiotherapy position will be an integral member of our senior physiotherapy team and will play a key role in the development and servicing of the GEM unit within Tweed Valley Hospital. In addition to clinical management within the GEM unit, the position will also be responsible for the supervision and upskilling of our rotational physiotherapy team.  This Maternity Leave backfill position is advertised full time however, if required, job share will be considered.

Join our team and you’ll enjoy: 

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth – access to professional and personal development
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

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Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Giles Creedon on Giles.Creedon@health.nsw.gov.au

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.


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