Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

Townsville University Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for 700,000 people living in the region.

We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.

Job details

Do you want to make a difference in public healthcare?
Our health service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are: Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking committed and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity
Position: Physiotherapist - Senior (Pelvic Health)
Vacancy: Fixed Term Temporary Full-time from 30/6/2025 up to 30/06/2026 (with the possibility of extension for an additional 12 months)
Location: Physiotherapist Department, Townsville University Hospital

What's on offer?
Remuneration package of up to $157,360 p.a.

• Salary range: $128,169 - $137,918 p.a. (HP4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus great Salary Sacrificing options
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

About the role

• Deliver high level physiotherapy clinical services including assessment and examination, treatment, physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis, case management and discharge planning for patients with complex conditions referred to the Women's, Men's and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service (WMPH). The clinical caseload includes adult gynaecology/urogynaecology, Obstetric, urology and colorectal patients both male and female.
• Apply professional judgement to a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence.
• Undertake high level physiotherapy duties within the WMPH Physiotherapy Service with infrequent need for direct clinical practice supervision.

Role requirements

• Possession of a qualification in physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution and current registration, or eligibility for current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled in beautiful North Queensland, our region boasts, vibrant and unique communities across rural, urban, country, and coastal locations. Enjoy affordable living, stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Sarah Myles on 07 4433 4022. 

Applications close on Tuesday, 12 June 2025.

Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please download the Role Description for future reference.

This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  HP4 Physiotherapist - Senior (Pelvic Health) 32147425 (Word, 367KB)
  Role Description