At a Glance
- Tasks: Kick-start your physio career and treat a variety of conditions in a supportive rural environment.
- Company: Join Western NSW LHD, dedicated to healthier rural communities.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, and support for early-career professionals.
- Other info: Enjoy a close-knit team atmosphere with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community health while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Physiotherapy qualifications and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 57.14 - 57.14 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (19/10/26 – 10/12/2027)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours)
Location: Canowindra, NSW
Hours Per Week: 20
Applications Close: 26 October 2026 – 11:59pm
About the role:
- Kick start your physio career in Western NSW LHD with our award winning AHEAD program supporting early career allied health professionals.
- You’ll receive additional support for your first two years, build your network with a cohort of allied health peers across the district, grow with professional development and interdisciplinary workshops building capability in clinical, leadership and quality improvement areas.
- As a rural clinician you will see and treat a broad range of clinical presentations – far wider than you would see in any metro area.
- Ability to treat a variety of conditions under a rural generalist model of care across inpatient and outpatient area.
- Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills are needed, as is the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and the capability to effectively prioritise and organise your own work/case load.
- You’ll be well supported clinically, undertaking supervised clinical activities, develop cultural competency to provide appropriate care for the Aboriginal community in the region and apply your workplace education in improved care for patients/clients and their families.
- In a small, close-knit team you will be well supported, and your dedication will be seen and appreciated.
- You will be an integral member of the community and you’ll see not only the results of your care, but the appreciation of the community of the role you play in their health.
- At Western NSW LHD you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.
- As a physiotherapist you will be integral to achieving our goal of healthier rural people and thriving communities.
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.
Helping you move to Western NSW:
- The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.
Early in your career? Get AHEAD!
- Kick-start your career with Western NSW’s Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program.
- This unique program provides early-career allied health professionals with support as you commence your role and throughout your first two years in the District.
- Connection with a peer network of allied health professionals.
- Professional education and interdisciplinary workshops building professional capability in a range of areas, including leadership and quality improvement.
- Career development opportunities both within and beyond the program.
Role-related enquiries:
Please contact Alison Stoker, Primary & Community Health Manager on 0428 633 *** or at *************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position.
- This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26.
- Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care.
- All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.
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