Physiotherapist - Team Lead - Sunshine Coast, QLD

MediRecruit; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Leadership time

Clear progression

Sunshine Coast lifestyle

No on-call

Supportive team

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to step into a Team Lead role overseeing residential aged care services across the Sunshine Coast, based in Caloundra, QLD. The role blends hands-on clinical work with leadership and service coordination.

You will guide a regional team of physiotherapists, build strong relationships with aged care providers, and ensure person-centred, evidence-informed practice.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated experience in residential aged care physiotherapy.
• Prior team leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience (highly regarded).
• Strong understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and AN-ACC funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead a regional team of Physiotherapists across residential aged care facilities.
• Coordinate services and manage relationships with aged care providers.
• Maintain person-centred, evidence-informed practice across sites.
• Balance clinical caseload with leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Physiotherapist - Team Lead - Sunshine Coast, QLD

Our client is truly passionate about delivering high quality services in the spaces that are most meaningful to their clients - the community, the home, work or school settings. Their close knit team of speech pathologists, admin and support staff are dedicated to create a positive work culture and deliver quality services.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to step into a Team Lead position overseeing residential aged care services across the Sunshine Coast, based in Caloundra, QLD. This full‑time role combines clinical practice with team leadership, service coordination and relationship management.

You will support and guide a regional team of Physiotherapists working predominantly across residential aged care facilities, while partnering closely with aged care providers to deliver consistent, person‑centred and evidence‑informed services. Reporting to the Aged Care Operations Manager, you will receive dedicated off‑floor time each fortnight to complete leadership and administrative responsibilities. For the right person, there are optional opportunities to expand your clinical work into community services or the provider's movement centre as your career develops.

Benefits

• $90,000 - $110,000 per annum + superannuation
• Full‑time permanent position
• Dedicated off‑floor leadership and admin time each fortnight
• Clear progression into a leadership pathway while maintaining clinical practice
• Optional expansion into community or clinic‑based work aligned with your interests
• Supportive multidisciplinary team and management structure
• No shift work or on‑call
• Sunshine Coast lifestyle

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated experience in residential aged care physiotherapy
• Prior team leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience (highly regarded)
• Strong understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards and AN-ACC funding
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills
• Ability to balance clinical caseload with leadership responsibilities
• Current Australian driver's licence and access to a vehicle
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Eligible to work in Australia