Summary

Job details

About the work unit / facility

The Physiotherapy Department at Townsville University Hospital sits within the Allied Health Services Division and is led by a physiotherapist. The service provides care across the continuum, including inpatient, outpatient and domiciliary settings, and operates a 24‑hour service through an on‑call and weekend roster.

Physiotherapists work across a wide range of clinical areas, including intensive care, acute medical and surgical, musculoskeletal, rehabilitation, oncology, rural facilities, women's and children's health, and community services. Junior staff have the opportunity to rotate through multiple clinical areas and benefit from strong clinical support within the current departmental structure.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is a leading tertiary and referral service, offering a dynamic clinical environment with access to advanced practice, research and specialist expertise. Staff work with complex cases, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to innovative models of care.

We support career progression through structured development pathways, secondment opportunities and access to education and training, supported by strong partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Our community‑focused culture promotes collaboration, inclusion and professional support. Employees enjoy the benefits of a tertiary service with the lifestyle advantages of North Queensland — short commutes, affordable living, outdoor recreation and a relaxed regional environment. Townsville HHS prioritises wellbeing through flexible work options, job stability and a family‑friendly workplace.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Base salary range: $144,991 to $151,289 p.a. (HP5)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development allowance and leave
• Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity

Deliver specialised, contemporary physiotherapy services in acute stroke and across multiple medical specialties at Townsville University Hospital. You will provide clinical leadership and oversight to the acute medical physiotherapy team, coordinating service delivery and supporting the development and maintenance of clinical excellence and high standards of care.

You will also provide specialist clinical advice on acute medical physiotherapy to clinicians, service managers and healthcare consumers across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service, contributing to cross‑disciplinary planning, delivery and evaluation of acute medical services.

Requirements

Possession of a physiotherapy qualification from a recognised tertiary institution and current registration, or eligibility for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Stephen McCormack on (07) 4433 3544.

Applications close: Tuesday, 28 April 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF)
  
  HP5 Advanced Physiotherapist (Clinical Team Leader - Medicine) 32073623 (Word)