Senior Physiotherapist

Health; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 89,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

Higher employer super (up to 12.75%)

Annual incremental increases

Job summary

Senior Physiotherapist at Queensland Health based at Cooinda House, Redcliffe, provides advanced physiotherapy services to residents in a Residential Aged Care Home, focusing on mobility, safety and independence. The role works within an interdisciplinary team to assess complex needs and supports service improvement.

The position includes mentoring allied health staff, contributing to education, research and quality improvement, with flexible full-time hours in Brisbane North and a 6-month

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessments and interventions for residents with complex health needs.
• Provide expert mobility, falls prevention, pressure injury management, functional independence and equipment prescription guidance.
• Collaborate with residents, families and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support coordinated, person-centred care and service planning.
• Provide education, mentoring and clinical supervision to allied health assistants, students and less experienced practitioners to support workforce capability development.
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement, research and service development initiatives that enhance physiotherapy services and resident care outcomes.

Job description

# Senior Physiotherapist**Queensland Health** (Organisation site) Cooinda House - RedcliffeProvide advanced physiotherapy care within a specialised residential aged care setting, helping residents maintain independence, mobility and quality of life while leading service improvement, mentoring staff and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Fixed Term Temporary || Position type | Flexible full-time || Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support || Classification | HP4 || Workplace Location | Brisbane - North || Job ad reference | QLD/COH696202 || Closing date | 16-Nov-2026 || Salary Other | $64.64 to $69.55 p.h || Job duration | 6 months || Contact person | Nelson McClanachan || Contact details | 0419 505 135 Access the National Relay Service |**About the role**The Senior Physiotherapist delivers high-level physiotherapy services to residents within a Residential Aged Care Home environment, supporting the maintenance and improvement of residents' health, functional ability and quality of life. Based primarily at Cooinda House, this role works within an interdisciplinary skill-sharing model alongside Occupational Therapists, providing comprehensive assessment and management of mobility, pressure injury risk, cognition, functional ability and equipment needs to enhance resident safety and independence.Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide advanced clinical services to residents with complex care needs, including those requiring secure dementia care, specialised residential aged care, psychogeriatric, bariatric and intellectual disability supports. The role also contributes to service development, staff supervision, education, research and quality improvement activities, helping to ensure contemporary and evidence-based care is delivered across specialised residential care services.**About you**Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:* Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessments and interventions for residents with complex health needs, exercising independent clinical judgement and applying evidence-based practice to achieve optimal outcomes.* Provide expert advice regarding mobility, falls prevention, pressure injury management, functional independence, equipment prescription and physiotherapy service delivery.* Collaborate effectively with residents, families and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support coordinated, person-centred care and service planning.* Provide education, mentoring and clinical supervision to allied health assistants, students and less experienced practitioners to support workforce capability development.* Lead and contribute to quality improvement, research and service development initiatives that enhance physiotherapy services and resident care outcomes within specialised residential care settings.**Benefits when working for us*** Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas* Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance* Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases* Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packagingMetro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careersApplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.**Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.****APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**