This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
To recognise ongoing service in this role, once the successful candidate has served a qualifying period, they will become entitled to a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (as taxable income).
For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Maternity Leave until 25 September 2025)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112396 - $116038 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ544077
Location: Broken Hill Hospital
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look on 'Living and Working' in the Far West. Fantastic Lifestyle, great food/cafes, art, music, sport and festivalsSpend your time away from work exploring the diverse national parksFriendly cohesive teamGrow your career with us with training on offer to support your learningWhat you'll be doing The position is responsible for providing advanced Physiotherapy assessment and treatment services to patients within the varied caseloads at the Broken Hill Hospital and Health Service and outreach locations. Outreach services may require intervention that isn't primary skill set of the individual. It is expected the successful applicant would have experience in all/majority of the areas above or the willingness to undertake further professional development in areas requiring upskilling.
What is on offer 5 weeks paid annual leave (pro-rata)12 paid ADO's a yearSalary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses +$2.6k for meals and entertainment, includes Remote Area Housing Benefit, Novated LeasingIsolation & climate allowanceFitness PassportSupport through advanced education & trainingA comfortable and affordable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeingAbout the Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton (Buronga), Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible by selecting APPLY NOW below: Degree in Physiotherapy with registration via APRHA and ability to be registered via appropriate professional organisation.Demonstrated advanced Physiotherapy knowledge and skills in the Adult and/or Paediatric caseload areas which may include but not limited to Inpatient Acute Wards, Sub Acute Rehabilitation, Outpatients and Outreach Services.Demonstrated ability to prioritise high workload demands and work autonomously and as part of a team.Demonstrated ability to provide staff and student supervision, clinical and service consultation.Need more information?
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Applications Close: 20th January 2025
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