Community Paediatric Physiotherapist
Community Paediatric Physiotherapist
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Job Description
Bring your paediatric physiotherapy skills to paradise where your work changes young lives and your weekends are filled with beaches rainforests and river adventures.
Remuneration:$56.68 - $58.52 per hour super
Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time until November 2026
Position Classification:Physiotherapist Lvl 3
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Hours Per Week:24
Requisition ID:REQ595531
Applications Close: Wednesday 27th August 2025
About the Lower Mid North Coast:
Based in the glorious Lower Mid North Coast of NSW you will have rivers beaches and rainforests on your doorstep. Forster and Taree are located within the Barrington Coast region of NSW offering white sand beaches gleaming blue lakes and a vivid green in the hinterland it is the heart of the Lower Mid North Coast. Three hours from Sydney and two from Newcastle the region offers affordable housing education options and a lifestyle sought after by holiday makers. A haven for water sports swimming surfing enjoy lagoons rock pool exploration fish sailboard scuba dive or dolphin and whale spot on a cruise. Inland recreations include Booti Booti National Park Cape Hawke local shopping and markets and plenty of dining options. For inspirational stories from people who live in the area check out
About us:
Our Community Paediatric Physiotherapists are an essential part of our Multidisciplinary Allied Health Team. They are part of the Children Young People and Families Service that provide care to 0-18year olds living on the Lower Mid North Coast. The team work in collaboration to assess and diagnose clients working closely with our Paediatricians and hospital based Physiotherapy services. Services are provided across the area with your base predominantly being in Taree.
About the role:
The Level 3 Paediatric Physiotherapist will provide and maintain a high standard of Physiotherapy delivering effective assessment diagnosis and management of children and young people aged 0-18years in the Lower Mid North Coast. Your caseload is predominantly infants and children aged 0-5 years who are experiencing physical and developmental difficulties consistent with the services eligibility criteria.
Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality care to children and their families. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced senior staff and be supported by a dynamic and friendly team to deliver patient-centred Physiotherapy services. The successful applicant will receive orientation and training while in the role. We encourage and support both internal and external support with regular monthly clinical supervision and the completion of mandatory education requirements.
About you:
Candidates should have values in keeping with our HNE Health Core Values; Collaboration Be able to work together to achieve strategic direction and goals. Sharing their information knowledge and skills with colleagues. Openness Have the capacity to communicate honestly and openly and providing accurate information to patients and colleagues. Demonstrating integrity and critical reflection for continues organisational and self-improvement. Respect You should be empathetic polite and professional in your interactions with others. Empowerment You need to want to strive for quality and excellence in everything you do and say. Deliver patient centred services to facilitate trust and confidence.
If this sounds like you wed love to see you apply:
- Has a passion for providing patient-centred care and working with children and their families
- Is keen to participate in ongoing team projects and service developments
- Has a willingness to learn and develop skills across all areas of paediatric Physiotherapy
- Motivated and flexible committed to the wellbeing and quality outcomes of clients
- Enjoys working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
- Has at least 3years experience working in paediatrics.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where youre challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Youll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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 Kate Kingston on or
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024015: 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.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people aligned with NSW Healths 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.
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