This role offers an excellent opportunity to deliver professional physiotherapy services aligned with ethical and clinical standards, including participation in after-hours, weekend, and on-call rosters, particularly within acute orthopaedics.

Contribute to service planning, manage caseloads, and play a key role in multidisciplinary, person-centred care through effective teamwork and communication. As the Physiotherapist, you will assist with the supervision of students and junior staff, delegating tasks to Allied Health Assistants, and engaging in professional development through mentoring and support activities.

If you're looking to expand your clinical skills, grow within a supportive team, and make a real impact on patient care — this is the perfect opportunity!

Job details

About us:

Physiotherapy involves a holistic approach to the prevention, diagnosis and therapeutic management of pain, disorders of movement or optimisation of function to enhance the health and welfare of the community from an individual and population perspective. Central Queensland Health (CQ Health) offers a comprehensive physiotherapy service across the lifespan to support patients through their acute hospital admission, recovery following discharge or when accessing other specialist outpatient services. Our Physiotherapists work in hospital and community facilities across Gladstone, Biloela, Emerald, Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton regions.

About the role:

Physiotherapy provides a range of acute, sub-acute, ambulatory and paediatrics services across various locations in Central Queensland. Opportunities exist to deliver physiotherapy clinical services as a member of a multidisciplinary team to stakeholders/consumers of CQ Health. Physiotherapy roles focus on the application of physiotherapy skills and knowledge in the assessment and treatment of consumers in order to promote, maintain and improve their health, functional ability and quality of life.

About you:

The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree in a Physiotherapy qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

• Current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.
• Upcoming graduates awaiting conferral of qualifications and registration will be considered for this role.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5F644899

Applications close: Monday, 7 July 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5F644899 - Physiotherapist (PDF, 428KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants