Physiotherapist Senior (Paediatrics)

Queensland Health; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and教育

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join a Paediatric Allied Health Team in Central Queensland. You will lead complex clinical services, deliver family-centred care to children aged 0–8 with developmental differences, and mentor colleagues across hospital and community settings.

Join a team that values leadership, teamwork and continuous improvement, with professional development opportunities and attractive remuneration. Applications close 14 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Qualified Physiotherapist with Bachelor degree and AHPRA registration.
• Strong paediatric clinical knowledge, developmental disorders and disability experience.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings.
• Commitment to evidence-based, family-centred care and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex clinical services and inspire your team.
• Deliver evidence-based, family-centred paediatric care across settings.
• Provide supervision, mentoring and education to build clinical leadership.
• Collaborate to champion quality improvement and research.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Teamwork

Clinical knowledge

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Join our passionate Paediatric Allied Health Team and help children across Central Queensland grow, learn, connect and thrive.
You’ll have the opportunity to lead, inspire and grow, using your clinical expertise to deliver family-centred care, support and mentor colleagues, and help shape innovative services for children aged 0–8 years with developmental differences and complex developmental delays.
If you’re a qualified Physiotherapist with AHPRA registration, strong paediatric skills and a passion for teamwork, leadership and making a difference, this could be your next great move! And with professional development opportunities and leave allowances this is a great chance to grow your career.
Ready for your next adventure? We’d love to have you on our team!

About us

We're a passionate Paediatric Allied Health Team supporting children and families across Central Queensland — in hospital, in the community and wherever support is needed.

Our Child Development Service (CDS) works with children aged 0–8 years who have developmental differences or complex developmental delays. We work alongside families to understand each child's unique strengths, needs and journey.

Together, we make sense of development, build confidence, connect families with the right supports and help children take their next steps towards growing, learning, connecting and thriving!

About the role

• Lead and inspire. Lead complex clinical services, support your team and build a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
• Deliver great care. Use your clinical expertise to provide evidence-based, family-centred care across paediatrics, developmental services and disability.
• Grow and support others. Provide supervision, mentoring and education while building clinical confidence, skills and leadership.
• Connect and innovate. Work collaboratively, champion quality improvement and research, and help create better outcomes for children and families.

About you

• You're a qualified Physiotherapist with a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution and current AHPRA registration.
• Strong contemporary clinical knowledge, sound judgement and problem-solving skills, with experience in child health, developmental disorders and disability.
• Can lead and connect multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings, build partnerships and support others through coaching and clinical advice.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, educators and stakeholders, champion culturally safe care, and use evidence and quality improvement to make services better.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Wednesday, 14 October 2026

#Rockhampton

For assistance

• Contact ***************@health.qld.gov.au
• Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I693146