Lead Physiotherapist - Aged Care & Community Mobility

Good Shepherd Lodge; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Lodge in Australia is seeking a Lead Physiotherapist to guide a team across residential and community services. You’ll deliver personal assessments and treatments, mentor physiotherapists and assistants, coordinate referrals, and contribute to service development.

You bring strong clinical judgement and at least five years' postgrad experience in aged care or rehabilitation. Driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist.
• At least five years' postgraduate experience, including aged care, community or rehabilitation settings.
• Demonstrated clinical supervision or leadership experience within an allied health team.
• Knowledge of contemporary aged care practice and the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Strong communication, organisation and clinical documentation skills.
• A current driver’s licence and the ability to travel to community clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and reablement programs that support mobility, comfort and independence.
• Lead, mentor and support a cohesive physiotherapy team, encouraging shared learning and professional accountability.
• Coordinate referrals, appointments and workloads to support timely access and continuity of care.
• Work alongside residents, clients, families and other health professionals to achieve meaningful care goals.
• Bring ideas to life through service development, quality improvement and practical use of performance information.
• Share your expertise through education on falls prevention, safe transfers, mobility and equipment use.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Lead/mentorship

Communication skills

Team coordination

Job description

Good Shepherd Lodge in Australia is seeking a Lead Physiotherapist to guide a team across residential and community services. You’ll deliver personal assessments and treatments, mentor physiotherapists and assistants, coordinate referrals, and contribute to service development.

You bring strong clinical judgement and at least five years' postgrad experience in aged care or rehabilitation. Driver's license required.