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Hunter New England Local Health District
Physiotherapist - Get Active New England Falls Prevention Service - Incentives Offered
PART TIME
August 29, 2024
It’s a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District. Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions. You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme!
Remuneration: $54.77 - $56.54 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives
Location: Negotiable across the New England region
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Until June 2025)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3.
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ516222
Applications Close: Sunday 8th September 2024
About the role:
This exciting role will see you work within the Get Active New England Falls Prevention Service, where you will provide clients with short term support to reduce their falls risk and promote a healthy aging lifestyle. You will conduct home based assessments and intervention for clients aged over 65 (or aged 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients) through the My Aged Care system.
You will work two days per week, with the flexibility to choose which days. The location for this role is negotiable across the New England region.
Where you’ll be working:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities, and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession.
The New England region offers a diverse range of experiences, from World Heritage-listed national parks to fabulous restaurants, cafes and country pubs. The primary communities in the New England region include Tamworth, Gunnedah, Quirindi, Inverell, and Armidale.
Get Active New England is a falls prevention service funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). Our aim is to enhance the wellbeing of our clients, through improving strength and balance to assist in maintaining independence and promoting an active lifestyle. We encourage and support your professional development and further education, and you will receive comprehensive falls prevention related education.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and organised, with high level time management and communication skills. You should be a team player, with a passion for falls prevention and working with the elderly.
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:
Requirements:
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Stacey Budda-Deen on stacey.buddadeen@health.nsw.gov.au
Remuneration: $54.77 - $56.54 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives
Location: Negotiable across the New England region
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Until June 2025)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3.
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ516222
Applications Close: Sunday 8th September 2024
About the role:
This exciting role will see you work within the Get Active New England Falls Prevention Service, where you will provide clients with short term support to reduce their falls risk and promote a healthy aging lifestyle. You will conduct home based assessments and intervention for clients aged over 65 (or aged 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients) through the My Aged Care system.
You will work two days per week, with the flexibility to choose which days. The location for this role is negotiable across the New England region.
Where you’ll be working:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities, and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession.
The New England region offers a diverse range of experiences, from World Heritage-listed national parks to fabulous restaurants, cafes and country pubs. The primary communities in the New England region include Tamworth, Gunnedah, Quirindi, Inverell, and Armidale.
Get Active New England is a falls prevention service funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). Our aim is to enhance the wellbeing of our clients, through improving strength and balance to assist in maintaining independence and promoting an active lifestyle. We encourage and support your professional development and further education, and you will receive comprehensive falls prevention related education.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and organised, with high level time management and communication skills. You should be a team player, with a passion for falls prevention and working with the elderly.
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:
- Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months
- Retention incentive of up to $5,000 thereafter annually
*All payments and reimbursements made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.
Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11.5% superannuation.
Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:
Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11.5% superannuation.
Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:
Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year)
- Additional personal leave (up to 5 more days per year)
- Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs)
- Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends
**The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.
Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via HNELHD-Rural Incentives@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.
Benefits:
Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via HNELHD-Rural Incentives@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.
Benefits:
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Requirements:
- Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
- Current unencumbered NSW Driver's licence and ability to drive longer distances (up to 300km round trip) for service provision.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Stacey Budda-Deen on stacey.buddadeen@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3v L5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealth Stepping Up.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealth Stepping Up.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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