Physiotherapist

UnitingCare Queensland; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 58,065 - 81,333; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging for tax savings

Employee discounts at retailers

12 weeks paid parental leave

Diversity and inclusive leave options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a passionate Physiotherapist for the Rockhampton and Yeppoon Community, offering a permanent full-time role. The ideal candidate will provide community-based physiotherapy, enhancing mobility and supporting independence.

This position requires AHPRA registration and experience with aged care. Benefits include generous salary packaging and paid parental leave, alongside continuous professional development opportunities to make a real difference in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Must possess tertiary qualifications in physiotherapy and AHPRA registration.
• Previous experience in aged care or community settings is required.
• Must have a current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, assessing and developing care plans.
• Prescribing and selecting adaptive equipment.
• Educating clients and carers on therapy aspects.
• Setting goals and planning for discharge.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Effective time-management

Clinical problem-solving skills

Education

Tertiary Qualifications and current AHPRA registration

Tools

Current Australian Drivers Licence

Road-worthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance

Job description

Physiotherapist | Blue Care | Rockhampton/ Yeppoon Community

Make a meaningful impact providing holistic, community‑based physiotherapy that enhances mobility, restores movement, and supports independence across Rockhampton and Yeppoon.

• Employment Term: Permanent Full Time – Commencing June 2026
• Location: Rockhampton/ Yeppoon Regions
• Remuneration: $42.15 to $59.04 p/hr [+ Super, Not for Profit Salary Packaging, Allowances & Travel Reimbursement (KM’s), Employee discounts, 5 Weeks Annual Leave]

Your role

You'll provide holistic, integrated care to your clients, enhancing their mobility and movement to promote their independence and wellbeing. Working with a number of movement conditions associated with musculoskeletal impairments, medical conditions and chronic disease, you will tailor your care to make a real difference in your client's quality of life.

• Diagnosing, assessing and developing care plans for individuals and groups
• Prescription and selection of appropriate adaptive equipment and modification
• Education and training on aspects of therapy for the clients and carers
• Goal setting activities, as well as discharge and resolution planning
• Liaising with healthcare professionals such as GPs, nurses and occupational therapists to ensure care plans are formulated and monitored

Qualifications

You'll be passionate about providing exceptional clinical treatment and therapies designed to enable your clients to maintain and improve their independence. You'll be self‑motivated and driven to incorporate contemporary theory in your day‑to‑day activities and make a real difference to the lives of our clients.

• Tertiary Qualifications and current AHPRA registration
• Previous experience within an aged care or community setting
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build great relationships
• Effective time‑management and proven clinical problem‑solving skills
• Current Australian Drivers Licence and a road‑worthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance as required – Essential
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies
• Current CPR and First Aid
• Own reliable vehicle with kilometre reimbursement where a fleet car is not available

Benefits

• Salary packaging to save tax and increase take‑home pay on everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
• Recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave options (paid and unpaid) such as paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave for celebrations of Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.