About the role

The Mater Department of Physiotherapy is currently seeking motivated and team-orientated New Graduate Physiotherapists to join their dynamic team. These positions are available as full-time 2-year fixed-term contracts commencing in January 2025.

You will be joining a team of 100+ remarkable people who service the physiotherapy needs of five Mater South Brisbane Hospitals (Mater Hospital Brisbane, Mater Mothers’ Hospital, Mater Mothers’ Private Brisbane, Mater Children’s Private Brisbane and Mater Private Rehabilitation).  We also provide outpatient services within the Allied Health Clinic (public outpatients) and Health & Wellness Clinic (private outpatients). Many of our team members take additional advantage of supported opportunities to be involved in, research, clinical education, simulation, project work and improvement activities.

Please note, this role will involve a three month rotation to Roma Hospital in the South West Hospital and Health district in addition to weekend and on-call rosters as required.

Salary: $83,030 per annum + salary packaging (up to $15,900 p.a. + meal and entertainment allowance) + superannuation + 17.5% leave loading on 4 weeks annual leave

What you’ll be doing

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload whilst contributing to quality improvement initiatives and best practice models of Physiotherapy care.  Clinical responsibilities may include the provision of physiotherapy care across a range of clinical areas, including both public and private inpatients and public outpatients.

About you

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Graduate-entry level of knowledge, expertise and skill, in Physiotherapy clinical service provision relevant to Mater Health services
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement, evidence-based practice and professional development
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written) and time management skills, including the ability to work collaboratively within the Physiotherapy Department and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Personal attributes that align with our organisational and department values

To be eligible for this position, applicants must have:

• A recognised degree in Physiotherapy
  (you must have completed your first university undergraduate course or graduate-entry qualification (whether in Australia or internationally) between January 2024 to January 2025
• Eligibility and current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Eligibility to receive a Medicare provider number
• A class C motor vehicle license. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander new graduates are encouraged to apply

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here –  240701 Role Description - HP3 New graduate.pdf

For more information about the graduate rotations here -  230717 2024 New Graduate Flyer - Mater Health Services -final.1.pdf

Please include a 1-page cover letter with your application outlining your interest and suitability to the role. Response to selection criteria is not required.

Applications close on Monday 23^rd September 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.