About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville are currently seeking a Physiotherapist to join our Allied Health team on a casual basis, with opportunity for weekday or weekend shifts available.

Salary range: $43.68 - $58.59 per hour plus 25% Casual Loading 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
• Mater Physiotherapy department service acute wards (intensive care, cardiac units, medical, surgical, orthopaedic, renal and mater mothers). Rehabilitation services include day and overnight programs.
• 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 
• Opportunity to 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 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

Applications close on Tuesday 16th December 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants 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.

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.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Please be advised that our recruitment process may be temporarily paused for the holiday period. If this is the case for the role you have applied for, we may not start contacting applicants until January 2026. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you at that time