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Clinical Lead (OPSC) - Physiotherapist Advanced
Ipswich Hospital
Start a new journey with our Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Screening Clinic team Join our OPSC team and take your career to the next level as a Specialist Physiotherapist, delivering musculoskeletal care, influencing clinical practice, and driving innovation in patient outcomes. In this dynamic leadership role, you'll work at the forefront of non-surgical orthopaedic management, collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, shape service development, mentor future clinicians, and make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of your community.
•Temporary Full-time opportunity up to 4/01/2027!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM686943_06 |
| Closing date | 20-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | 5-6 months until 4/1/27 |
| Contact person | Bula Elwell |
| Contact details | 0429521806 Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
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.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About the role
The clinical leader position provides an expert level of skill in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, who provides authoritative clinical counsel within the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Screening Clinic (OPSC) and multidisciplinary service for the West Moreton Health (WHH).
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Specialist level knowledge, expertise and skills in contemporary clinical practice standards in Physiotherapy.
- Provide clinical advice regarding professional standards and clinical service development.
- Ability to apply evidence-based principles to facilitate novel, complex physiotherapy and multidisciplinary clinical decisions.
- Lead change through quality and service improvement activities and provide clinical supervision of personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to enact the specified core role capabilities outlined within this role description within your practice.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework 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
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