About the role:
The Physiotherapy Department MSK/Orthopaedic/ED/AMU team is seeking a passionate and skilled Physiotherapist to join our dynamic service at Mater Hospital Brisbane in South Brisbane on a max term 6 month contract..
This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to deliver specialised, patient-centred care mainly within outpatient and orthopaedic inpatient settings, but also in the ED, AMU and vestibular OPD settings if you have the requisite skills. The team encompasses Physiotherapists and assistants who are passionate about delivering evidence based, high level physiotherapy clinical care across a 7 days per week service in a multidisciplinary environment.
Salary range: $46.06 - $60.35 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
You will primarily work in MSK outpatients and on the inpatient orthopaedic ward, independently managing a varied caseload of patients with musculoskeletal and orthopaedic needs. You will deliver evidence-based clinical care and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective, and patient-centred outcomes.
There will also be opportunities to engage in in-house professional development, contribute to service improvement initiatives, supervise students, and upskill if/as needed within the team.
About you
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration
- Eligibility for a Medicare provider number
- Experience in MSK outpatient and orthopaedic inpatient care
- Experience or a strong interest in ED and/or short stay ward physiotherapy
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Flexibility and willingness to participate in a roster that includes weekend work
- A proactive attitude with enthusiasm for contributing to service development and continuous quality improvement
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close on Monday the 15th of June –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.
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