Located in the middle of the Hay Plains, the flattest place in the southern hemisphere, Hay Shire is the perfect combination of history and modern-day life.
Hay Shire has a rich history – incorporating First Nations people, pioneering agriculture, the Cobb & Co Coach, as well as rail and river boat transport. Hay is not just a town, it is a community, with the people of Hay being the community’s greatest asset.


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Hay is not serviced by public transport, a private vehicle is necessary.


The Hay Shire is recognized for its Merino sheep and wool industry as well as agricultural and horticultural industries, with a wide range of commercial crops such as rice, corn, and wheat, as well as lettuce, rockmelon, broccoli, grapes, and garlic are all grown and distributed from the area. Hay Shire is centrally located to transport this produce to markets in Melbourne, Canberra Sydney, and Adelaide.
In recent years, Hay has seen a boom in tourism, which has led to increased opportunities in both the retail and hospitality industries. It should be noted that many new businesses have been established in Hay over the recent years, due to businesses uncovering the potential of the region.
As such, there are many employment opportunities available for those making the move to Hay, with main opportunities available in the agricultural, hospitality, retail, and service sectors.
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Hay, Booligal , Booroorban, and Maude.

* This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location)
Employment Type: Permanent 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: 8
Requisition ID: REQ703095
Location: Hay Health Service
Are you a talented Physiotherapist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
About the role:
Hay Multipurpose Service is looking for a hardworking and team-oriented Physiotherapist to join our team. This one day a week role would be best suited to someone ready to take the lead in managing the communities Physiotherapy needs in Hay.
You will work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing high-quality care to clients of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District in order to support management of their health needs and to promote wellness.
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 can 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:
Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration
Strong clinical knowledge and experience delivering patient-centred, evidence-based physiotherapy services across diverse clinical settings
Highly organised with strong time management and prioritisation abilities
Commitment to professional development, continuous improvement and evidence-based practice
Current Class C Driver Licence with willingness to travel as required for the role
More information:
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Michelle O'Brien – the Facility Manager on Michelle.Obrien6@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 13 November 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. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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Hay Shire has a rich history – incorporating First Nations people, pioneering agriculture, the Cobb & Co Coach, as well as rail and river boat transport. Hay is not just a town, it is a community, with the people of Hay are the community’s greatest asset.
Hay is a town that is strongly connected to its history and proud of its past. This is evident when you see the number of museums that Hay has to offer. These historical stories of Hay’s past are showcased in the FIVE museums in Hay (Bishop's Lodge Historic House, Dunera Museum, Hay Gaol Museum, Hay War Memorial High School Museum and Shear Outback - Australian Shearers Hall of Fame).


There are many options on offer when it comes to sport, culture and recreation in Hay. Sport is an excellent opportunity for all members of the community - both young and old - to meet new people and while enjoying the health benefits of exercise.
Sports currently available in Hay include (but are not limited to) - basketball, cricket, dancing, netball, and rugby league. There are many events hosted in Hay and its surrounding districts throughout the year that draw visitors from far and wide, including: Carrathool Races, Hay Rodeo, Hay Show and Booligal Sheep Races.