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Physiotherapy Assistant Senior
Brisbane—West,Ipswich region
Start your journey with us! • The Physiotherapy Senior Assistant plays an essential role in patient care by performing a range of delegated clinical duties such as assisting with treatment sessions, supporting patient mobility, and preparing therapy equipment. These tasks are completed under the direct or indirect supervision of a Physiotherapist at Ipswich Hospital.
• Permanent Full-time and Temporary Full-time opportunity for up to 12 months
Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | CA4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM670204_11 |
| Closing date | 07-Dec-2025 |
| Job duration | 12 months |
| Contact person | Kaavya Mohanakrishnan |
| Contact details | (07)3810 1396 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
This role provides clinical support to assist the Physiotherapy team in the provision of high quality, evidence based, multidisciplinary clinical, education and research services at Ipswich Hospital. This position will provide clinical assistance in a number of areas, including the Geriatric and Rehabilitation Services, surgical and medical inpatients, critical care, and ambulatory services. The role will provide environmental maintenance of the specific work areas within the allied health services, West Moreton Health (WMH).
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Ability to apply skills and knowledge such as computer literacy, medical terminology, general medical conditions, and basic anatomy within an allied health context.
- Ability to provide a defined range of treatments for patients with complex needs, as delegated by a Physiotherapist.
- Effective communication skills that enable the development of improved service delivery outcomes and effective relationships with staff, patients and other key stakeholders.
- Ability to lead scheduled clinical assistant team meetings, supervision (Including performance appraisal) and training/ development.
- Undertake day to day workload management of the clinical assistant workforce to accommodate planned and unplanned leave and changing requirements of the allied health team.
- Ability to contribute positively to the allied health clinical team by supporting and contributing to service improvement activities.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Appointment to this position requires proof of a Certificate IV AHA qualification (HLT42507) or equivalent for this role.
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
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.
