Physiotherapist

Mater Group; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Staff benefits

Weekend roster opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Townsville in Queensland is seeking a Physiotherapist for a 12-month maximum-term contract, working 38 hours per week across Monday to Friday with weekend roster opportunities as required.

You will join the Allied Health team based at Pimlico, handling diverse caseloads including orthopaedics and rehabilitation, in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Salary range is $46.11–$61.86 per hour plus superannuation and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in acute hospital settings and rehabilitation services.
• Eligibility to receive a Medicare provider number.
• Demonstrated clinical judgement and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine clinical practice under established protocols.
• Provide services across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Supervise and support junior staff and students as needed.
• Develop and apply clinical handovers for patient care.
• Contribute to development of clinical practices and protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to improve outcomes.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams and families to optimise care.

Skills

Acute hospital experience

Medicare provider number

Clinical decision making

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join our Allied Health team on a 12-month maximum-term contract, working 38 hours per week. In this role, you will primarily work Monday to Friday, with opportunities to participate in a weekend roster as required.

Our Allied Health team is primarily based at our Pimlico campus and offers the opportunity to work across both inpatient and outpatient services within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. You will manage a diverse caseload that may include orthopaedics, surgical services, intensive care, cardiothoracic care, general medical patients, rehabilitation and women's health. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a broad range of specialties while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and rehabilitation services to the Townsville community.

Salary range: $46.11 - $61.86 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 + 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 network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we’re committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay by up to $18,550 per year, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (such as rent, mortgage repayments and school fees) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment + possibility to salary package a car!
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you’re looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Applications close Thursday 12th November 2026. 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.

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