Senior Physiotherapist & Team Leader – Aged Care

Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd.; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd. is seeking a Lead Physiotherapist to guide a team across residential and community services. You will deliver hands‑on physiotherapy, mentor staff, and ensure care aligns with residents’ goals and the Aged Care Quality Standards.

Join a compassionate team focused on meaningful care, with leadership that supports professional growth and service development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Five years’ postgraduate experience including aged care, community or rehabilitation settings.
• Demonstrated clinical supervision or leadership within an allied health team.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and reablement programs to support mobility and independence.
• Lead, mentor and support a cohesive physiotherapy team.
• Coordinate referrals, appointments and workloads to ensure timely access and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with residents, families and other health professionals to achieve meaningful care goals.
• Drive service development, quality improvement and use performance information.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring team

Falls prevention

Communication

Clinical documentation

Education

AHPRA registration as Physiotherapist

Job description

Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd. is seeking a Lead Physiotherapist to guide a team across residential and community services. You will deliver hands‑on physiotherapy, mentor staff, and ensure care aligns with residents’ goals and the Aged Care Quality Standards.

Join a compassionate team focused on meaningful care, with leadership that supports professional growth and service development in a supportive environment.