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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time Position Classification: Physiotherapist – Level 1/ 2 Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours Per Week: up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ682836 Location: Griffith Are you a talented Physiotherapist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities? About The Role The Physiotherapy department at Griffith Base Hospital is looking for a hardworking and team-oriented Physiotherapist to join our team. This position is rotational and covers a wide range of areas including acute cardiorespiratory, acute surgical, critical care, rehabilitation, EDSSU, HITH, orthopaedics and orthopaedic/ musculoskeletal outpatients. Our team currently consists of around 9 Physiotherapists who play a crucial role in the hospital and community settings. As The Physiotherapist, You Will Be Responsible For Provide high-quality, patient-centred assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention and education using evidence-based practice. Monitor and evaluate treatment outcomes, adjusting care plans in collaboration with senior clinicians where appropriate. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes and support safe, timely discharge planning. Deliver care in line with professional, organisational, legal and ethical standards, including MLHD CORE values. Demonstrate cultural competence and commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people and culturally diverse communities. Work independently within scope of practice while seeking supervision and support as required. What MLHD Offer At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference. Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities. Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy. Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing. Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities. Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health. Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities. Our Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate A Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with AHPRA Knowledge, skills, clinical experience and ability in physiotherapy practice to provide patient-centred, evidence-based physiotherapy services across a range of clinical areas Ability to analyse problems, set priorities, apply a range of options to develop solutions using available resources Evidence of a Class C drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes More Information Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Melanie Taylor – Physiotherapist in Charge on Melanie.Taylor@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat. Applications close: 28 August 2026 MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

What you’ll do

Provide high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy assessments, treatments, and education across various acute and rehabilitative clinical areas. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure safe, timely discharge planning.

Requirements

Requires a tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration. Candidates must possess a Class C driver's license and the ability to meet NSW Health immunisation and screening requirements.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging • Novated Car Leasing • Professional Development • Employee Assistance Programs • Fitness Passport • Health & Wellbeing Support • Flexible Working Arrangements

Other relevant skills

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• Patient-Centred Assessment
• Diagnosis
• Treatment Planning
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Discharge Planning
• Cultural Competence
• Acute Cardiorespiratory Care
• Acute Surgical Care
• Critical Care
• Rehabilitation
• Orthopaedics
• Musculoskeletal Outpatients
• Clinical Evaluation
• Problem Analysis

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector