Physiotherapist - Level 1-2

Grow your physio career in Tamworth! Diverse caseloads, strong support, and endless opportunities for learning and professional growth

Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1/2
Requisition ID: REQ598842
Applications Close: Monday 8th September 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Gain valuable clinical experience across multiple clinical areas
• Be supported by an experienced Physiotherapy team for your professional development
• Work collaboratively with a fun, welcoming Allied Health team
• Contribute to the health and well-being of the wider Tamworth community
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• ADO's each month (for full time employees) 
• Salary packaging options 
• Fitness Passport 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About the role:

Advance your physiotherapy career with a rewarding Physiotherapist role in Tamworth where you will gain diverse and exciting experience within varied caseloads, working across the inpatient wards. As a part of the Physio team, you will be supported and have the opportunity to upskill across multiple clinical areas within Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital - including Orthopaedics, Fracture Clinic, Surgical and Medical wards, Critical Care, Rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal. There is also opportunity for exposure to unique clinical areas/skills such as maternity, women’s health, burns, paediatrics, hands, amputee care and hydrotherapy. You would further your skills to work autonomously but with the support of senior physiotherapists to treat diverse clinical presentations. As a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to high-quality care while engaging in structured education, supervision, and professional development activities.

In this role, you’ll be supported by senior physiotherapists and the Physiotherapy manager while becoming a connected and valued member of the Hunter New England-wide professional network. Education is a key focus, with opportunities to engage in ongoing training, participate in regular professional practice supervision, and complete development activities tailored in collaboration with your supervisor or senior clinician. This environment fosters continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth within a supportive team.

About the team: 

If you are a physiotherapist seeking to broaden your clinical experience, the Tamworth Physiotherapy team is the place to be! You would have excellent professional development opportunities within a supportive and professional environment. The team is welcoming, highly skilled, and committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care through a collaborative approach. You will also be part of a well-established physiotherapy network across the New England Northwest, so it is fantastic for developing your professional connections. Tamworth itself offers the best of both worlds, a vibrant, modern city surrounded by natural beauty, with a wide range of educational, career, cultural, and recreational opportunities. To explore more, visit Destination Tamworth or better yet, come and experience it for yourself!

Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is a major referral hospital located in the northern region of the HNELHD. It has approximately 270 beds, the Critical Care Services is located in the new state of the art hospital complex and boasts an 8 bed ICU, 6 bed HDU, 8 bed CCU, Rehabilitation Unit, Orthopaedics, Hydrotherapy Pool, Musculoskeletal Outpatients and Fracture Clinic.

Requirements:

• Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
• Current eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances
  
  Additional Information:
   
• 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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

How to Apply: Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to get the best outcome for patients
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage your own time and set priorities
• Demonstrated ability to apply clinical knowledge and skills in the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred physiotherapy care

Need more information? 

  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Julia Greaves on Julia.Greaves@health.nsw.gov.au