Are you a Physiotherapist with knowledge and experience in Paediatric care? CQ Health are now hiring and want to hear from you!

The Senior Physiotherapist provides expert services across various areas at Rockhampton Hospital, working independently and leading quality improvement and service development. They manage cases in Paediatric and Child Development services ensuring patient-focused care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Ready for a change? Submit your application to be considered!

Job details

About us:

Physiotherapy involves a holistic approach to the prevention, assessment and therapeutic management disorders of movement or optimisation of function to enhance the health and welfare of the community.

Central Queensland (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:

The Physiotherapist Senior delivers high level Physiotherapy services of a varied nature to patients of the Rockhampton Hospital and other client groups of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS). This position is required to exercise a high level of independence and represent Physiotherapy on relevant committees or portfolio(s).  

The Physiotherapist Senior acts as a resource person by leading quality improvement, research, and service development of clinical areas consistent with CQHHS and Queensland Health State-wide initiatives and strategic directions.

About you:

• Appointment to this position requires mandatory possession of Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution and registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Whilst not mandatory, post graduate qualifications in a relevant practice area is highly desirable.
• High level of knowledge, skills, and clinical practice expertise in the delivery of physiotherapy services within the multidisciplinary paediatric team of the Child Development Service.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical training in paediatric physiotherapy services to less experienced staff members and education to students.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to consult and negotiate with clients, external stakeholders, and staff at all levels of the organisation.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64- $69.55 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) RK5E638293

Applications close: Wednesday, 4 June 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5E638293 - Senior Physiotherapist (PDF, 376KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants