Provide clinical expertise, leadership and promote education in the area of rehabilitation to patients, community, staff and students.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Physiotherapist - Senior (Rehabilitation) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. 

You will

• Independently deliver direct advanced level clinical services to a complex caseload in the multi-specialty area
• Provide high level clinical advice to physiotherapy staff and students on the assessment and management of rehabilitation clients
• Participate in the ongoing development of the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary service
• Apply clinical evidence that supports continuous improvement of district rehabilitation services
• Contribute to clinical research activities within rehabilitation in accordance to organisation objectives

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Physiotherapy
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time (6 months with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $5,086 - $5,455 per fortnight

About Us

Gold Coast Health Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Service provides patient focused, goal-oriented care within a multidisciplinary team aimed at improving functional ability in patients with a range of conditions including acquired brain injury, spinal injury, neurological conditions, limb amputation, traumatic injuries and post-surgery. Our service includes inpatient rehabilitation units and rehabilitation response teams at Robina and Gold Coast University Hospitals (GCUH) as well as Rehabilitation Outpatient Physiotherapy Department at GCUH.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

 How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 12 November 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC696067

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC696067 - RD (PDF)