About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is currently seeking an experienced Acute Senior Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary Allied Health team. The successful applicant will secure a 12-month  contract – maternity leave backfill (with possibility for extension) where you will work 38 hours a week.

Our Allied Health team operate out of both our Pimlico and Hyde Park campus, where you will be working as acute team leader across wards. Inpatient caseload may include; orthopaedics, surgical, intensive care, cardiothoracic care and medical units.

 Salary range: $64.64 - $69.55 (HP Level 4) 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

• Deliver consistently high-level evidence-based physiotherapy, with a high degree of independence according to prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Provide and promote Physiotherapy services that are effective and innovative that advance patient health outcomes and enhance patient access to quality physiotherapy services.
• Contribute to the enhancement / modification of existing services based on the most up to date evidence.
• Efficiently and effectively optimise patient outcomes to support the multidisciplinary continuum of care within respiratory clinics, ward and referring into rehabilitation and  outpatient settings.
• Initiate, participate in and provide professional development activities to promote a learning culture within the team.
• Contribute to the clinical supervision of students and mentoring of less experienced team members in both routine and non-routine clinical conditions.

 About you

Along with at least three years’ experience, knowledge and expertise as a physiotherapist with significant post graduate experience in treating patients in an acute inpatient setting, the successful applicant will possess:

• A tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Physiotherapy as recognised by the Australian Physiotherapy Council
• Current full registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) & Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• At least three years’ experience, knowledge and expertise as a physiotherapist with a significant proportion of this spent treating patients in an inpatient hospital setting
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work cohesively within the multidisciplinary team and provide patient centred care.
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional physiotherapy clinical services of a complex nature, manage a varying caseload from day to day and provide relevant clinical handover.
• Vestibular system assessment and management competency is highly desirable
• Post graduate in leadership desirable not essential, experience in hospital leadership desirable, not essential.

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 12th August 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.