Physiotherapy Cadet

Kick-start your physiotherapy career by gaining hands-on experience across community, bedded and ambulatory services, supporting patient care and developing your clinical skills as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
About this role
About the role
Temporary part time opportunity to develop your clinical skills in physiotherapy. With supervision, the Physiotherapy Cadet delivers clinical services within the agreed scope of the role as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, to consumers of Queensland Health.
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:
- Develop your physiotherapy skills through hands-on clinical assessment and treatment experiences under the guidance of experienced physiotherapists.
- Contribute to patient care by supporting treatment programs and delivering education to patients and their families.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, building strong communication and professional skills.
- Gain exposure to diverse clinical settings while providing high-quality, safe care in line with professional standards.
- Grow your knowledge and expertise through ongoing professional development, supervision, training and feedback opportunities.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives that help enhance services and improve patient outcomes.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- 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
Metro 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/careers
Applications 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
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Job details
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Position status Fixed Term Temporary |
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Position type Part-time |
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Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
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Classification HP1 |
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Workplace Location Brisbane - North |
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Job ad reference QLD/COH695620 |
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Closing date 06-Nov-2026 |
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Fortnightly salary |
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Total remuneration |
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Salary other |
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Job duration
Temporary part time up to 12 months, 22.8 hrs p.f. |
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Contact person
Nelson McClanachan |
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Contact details
0419 505 135
Access the National Relay Service |
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Attachments
COH695620 - Role Description (PDF, 597KB)
Role Description Application Support (PDF, 860KB) Application Kit Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB) Application Kit |
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