Physiotherapist

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville are currently seeking a HP3 Physiotherapist to join our Allied Health team. The successful applicant will be offered Fixed Term contract until December 2025, where you will work a minimum of 30 hours a week, with the potential for up to 38 hours (as required). Our Allied Health team operate out of both our Pimlico and Hyde Park campus, where you will work across both inpatient and outpatient patients as required.  Inpatient caseload may include; orthopaedics, surgical, intensive care, cardiothoracic care, medical and women’s health- as appropriate.

Salary range: $39.86 - $58.59 (HP3) per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you'll be doing. 

Typical tasks of the role include: 

• Undertake routine clinical practice within established clinical protocols at Mater Townsville Physiotherapy Department
• Apply increasing clinical judgement to more complex cases under clinical practice supervision 
• Provide delegation, supervision, training and support to less experienced health practitioners, allied health assistants, students, support staff and volunteers 
• Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within professional and multidisciplinary teams 
• Identify, develop and participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve clinical services and patient outcomes 
• Actively participate in professional and multidisciplinary teams, and liaise with patients, their families/carers and external agencies  
• Participate in continuing professional development activities to further develop clinical practice and expertise 

About you 

You will be a AHPRA registered Physiotherapist as recognised by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. You will also meet the below criteria: 

• Broad experience working in an acute hospital setting and across rehabilitation services- desired. Note: New graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Eligibility to receive a Medicare provider number 
• A demonstrated ability to provide exceptional Physiotherapy clinical services commensurate with level, and to manage a varying caseload day to day, including provision of an appropriate clinical handover as required 
• Demonstrated attributes of solutions focus, flexibility and resilience 
• Demonstrated clinical practice and application of clinical judgement in the provision of high quality, evidence based, patient centred care 
• Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with professional and multi-disciplinary teams, patients and carers to achieve optimal outcomes 

 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 businesses/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

 Applications close on Friday 21st February. Please note, we will contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

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.

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

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.