At a Glance
- Tasks: Kick-start your physio career and treat a variety of conditions in a supportive rural environment.
- Company: Join the Western NSW Local Health District, dedicated to healthier rural communities.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, and support through the AHEAD program.
- 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 and network.
- Qualifications: Physiotherapy qualifications and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 57.14 - 57.14 $ per hour.
Western NSW Local Health District – Canowindra NSW
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: 23 August 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 will receive additional support for your first two years, build your network with a cohort of allied health peers across the district, and grow with professional development and interdisciplinary workshops.
- As a rural clinician, you will see and treat a broad range of clinical presentations.
- Ability to treat a variety of conditions under a rural generalist model of care across inpatient and outpatient areas.
- Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills are needed, as is the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- You will be well supported clinically, undertaking supervised clinical activities and developing cultural competency to provide appropriate care for the Aboriginal community.
- 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.
- At Western NSW LHD, you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.
Early in your career? Get AHEAD!
- Kick-start your career with Western NSW LHD'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.
The AHEAD program is open to early-career allied health professionals in Western NSW LHD.
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 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.
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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Contact Details:
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