About the role

Mater is inviting expressions of interest from internal candidates for the position of Community Physiotherapist with Mater at Home. This position offers a 12-month maximum term contract with a full-time schedule of 38 hours per week.

The purpose of the role is to deliver a quality clinical physiotherapy community service to the Mater at Home client population, as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Specifically, the role requires delivery to consumers of government funded schemes (including Hospital In the Home, Post Acute Care, Home Care Package and NDIS) and privately funded clients in the community.

This role will directly report to the Mater at Home Physiotherapy Clinical Lead and indirectly to the Operations Manager – Allied Health of Mater at Home.

The successful candidate will be provided with a laptop, mobile and car. 

Salary range: $39.86 - $58.59 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

In this Clinical role, you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Delivering competent to complex level Physiotherapy services in the community and to adult residents in the Greater Brisbane Area (which includes screening, assessment, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, goal setting, case management and data collection).
• Manage a clinical workload while contributing to quality improvement activities with the aim to improve service delivery and work processes.
• Modify standard clinical practise to deal with varying social or environmental constraints and the requirements of a broad range of funding programs by applying clinical judgement to unexpected situations that arise within the patient/client’s place of residence
• Apply increasingly independent clinical judgement to a complex caseload under the professional guidance of a more senior clinician.
• Work efficiently to ensure determined targets for productivity, quality, safety, stewardship and client satisfaction are met.
• Work cooperatively and effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide a clinical and professional liaison role with the wider healthcare team involved with the patient/client, including external service providers.
• Provide professional advice to carers and other healthcare providers.
• Manage an appropriate caseload using effective time management and prioritisation skills for clinical and non-clinical responsibilities.
• Commit to patient safety and quality in the delivery of healthcare by actively participating in safety and quality practices.
• Engaging in on going professional development activities as per professional registration standards.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary degree in Physiotherapy
• A current open driver’s licence, valid for use in Queensland.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and the successful applicant must be registered with the Physiotherapy Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).  Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate manager prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Ability to acquire the disability worker's screening card [yellow card]
• Experience in community-based physiotherapy is desirable but not necessary
• The ability to work independently and meet Key Performance Indicators
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and the ability to build and maintain professional alliances with service partners.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

For further information specific to the role, please contact Martin Leet, Clinical Lead Adult Physiotherapy Services - Mater at Home on 07 3163 1760.

Applications close on 18th June 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.