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About your employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) offers a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment with access to modern facilities, multidisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing professional development. As a major tertiary service, THHS provides opportunities to work on diverse and meaningful healthcare initiatives while building your skills and career.

We support staff through structured development pathways, education and training programs, and strong partnerships with James Cook University. Our workplace culture values teamwork, inclusion, and community, offering the benefits of a large health service with the friendliness of a regional setting.

Located in beautiful North Queensland, THHS provides an excellent work–life balance with short commutes, affordable living, and access to beaches, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Flexible work options and a focus on employee wellbeing make THHS an attractive place to grow both professionally and personally.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Base salary range: $64.64 - $69.55 p.h. (HP4)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development allowances and leave
• Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

About your opportunity

In this role, you will deliver high‑level physiotherapy services as part of a community‑based multidisciplinary allied health team supporting adults and older persons within the Townsville University Hospital catchment. You will act as a physiotherapy resource for staff, service managers, and consumers across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

Working collaboratively with Physiotherapists across community program streams—including intensive short‑term rehabilitation, hospital avoidance, and restorative care—you will provide advanced clinical leadership to HP3 therapists, therapy assistants, and students. This includes clinical supervision, education, and leading quality improvement activities that enhance service delivery.

You will be part of a motivated and supportive team that values collaboration, autonomy, and innovation in delivering person‑centred care. The role also offers the lifestyle benefits of living in Townsville, with access to a vibrant community, tropical climate, and a wide range of outdoor and cultural activities.

Requirements:

• Qualification in physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution and current registration with, or eligibility for current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. 
• Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate.

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: Nicole Hunt on (07) 4433 9481.

Applications close: Wednesday, 29 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)
  
  HP4 Physiotherapist - Senior (AHSD) 30477900 (Word)