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Physiotherapist

  • Newcastle, NSW, Australia
  • Permanent
  • Closing on: Jul 19 2026
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Position Description

Physiotherapist Level 3 – Palliative Care

Calvary Mater Newcastle

 

  • Permanent part time role (12 hours per week)
  • Salary Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3 (year 1-2)
  • Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options

 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our dedicated team at Calvary Mater Newcastle. This position provides specialist physiotherapy services across both inpatient and outpatient palliative care settings, supporting patients with life-limiting illnesses to achieve the highest possible level of comfort, function, independence and quality of life. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver advanced assessment, treatment and symptom management interventions while contributing to service development, clinical leadership and the ongoing enhancement of palliative care services.

 

Your main duties will include:

  • Provide advanced physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management for patients receiving palliative care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Support patients to maximise functional independence, mobility, comfort and quality of life throughout their care journey.
  • Assess and prescribe mobility aids, equipment, pressure care interventions and other strategies to optimise safety and wellbeing.
  • Collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.

 

 

About Calvary Mater Newcastle:

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics include Oncology, Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research.  Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.

We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve.  As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other.  We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

In addition to an enriching work environment, our staff benefit from:

  • On-site parking
  • Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
  • Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
  • Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
  • Gender neutral parental leave

 

About You:

  • Recognised completed degree in physiotherapy and authorised to practise by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Demonstrated communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Current class 1A driver licence.

 

 

For further information please contact Laura Bird Director of Palliative Care on 02 4985 0330 or CHC-CalvaryMater-PalliativeCare@health.nsw.gov.au

 

Join our Team today!

Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts.  Please note that applicants must address all selection criteria as part of their application.

 This role requires the successful applicant to:

  • Have unlimited working rights in Australia
  • Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.
  • Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.

 

 

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