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Physiotherapist Advanced - Clinical Lead GARSS
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2604680715 |
| Closing date | 11-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 28/06/2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Karen Makkai |
| Contact details | 0459 753 030 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As a Physiotherapist Advanced - Clinical Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in improving rehabilitation outcomes for patients while strengthening multidisciplinary practice across the service. From guiding complex clinical decisions to influencing how care is delivered, your work will create flow, confidence and continuity for patients and teams alike.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Leading advanced clinical care for complex geriatric, rehabilitation and stroke patients, delivering outcomes that restore function, safety and independence
- Acting as a trusted clinical advisor for colleagues, supporting decision‑making and capability across physiotherapy and allied health teams
- Driving service and quality improvements that enhance patient experience, safety and efficiency across the care continuum
- Building strong partnerships with clinicians, leaders and services to support seamless transitions and innovative models of care
Let's talk about you!
You're an experienced clinician who thrives on complexity and takes pride in making a tangible difference. You lead with compassion, act with integrity, respect every person's dignity, and have the courage to challenge and improve how things are done. You enjoy mentoring others, influencing change, and seeing patients and teams succeed because of your impact. This is a role where your expertise, values and leadership truly matter.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Full registration as a Physiotherapist in Australia, with advanced clinical experience
- Strong expertise in rehabilitation, geriatric or neurological care, with sound clinical judgement
- Confidence leading, mentoring and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams
- A proactive mindset focused on innovation, quality improvement and patient-centred outcomes
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in advanced practice roles, regional health settings and/or postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
Above all, you'll share our commitment to compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage—using your skills to improve lives, strengthen services and support a healthier community.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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