Physiotherapist
Ready for a physiotherapy role that offers variety, growth and the chance to make a real impact? Join Central Queensland Health and work across a diverse range of settings, including acute care, rehabilitation, paediatrics, outpatient and community services. No two days are the same as you collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support patients at every stage of their healthcare journey and build your clinical expertise across a broad caseload.
You'll be supported by experienced colleagues, professional development opportunities and a culture that values learning and innovation. If you're an AHPRA-registered Physiotherapist who enjoys working with people, thrives on variety and wants a rewarding career in a welcoming regional community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover where a career with CQ Health can take you!
About this role
About us:
Central Queensland Health delivers comprehensive physiotherapy services across all stages of life, supporting patients during acute hospital admissions, throughout recovery and rehabilitation, and within specialist outpatient services.
Our physiotherapists work across a diverse range of hospital and community settings throughout Rockhampton, Gladstone, Emerald, Biloela and the Capricorn Coast, making a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of Central Queensland communities.
About the role:
- Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy services across acute, sub-acute, community, ambulatory and paediatric settings to improve patient health, function and quality of life.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to provide person-centred care and support coordinated service delivery for patients and their families.
- Apply and develop clinical expertise, progressively managing more complex cases with increasing independence while receiving professional supervision and support.
- Contribute to service delivery, education and workforce development through caseload management, student supervision, mentoring, and delegation to Allied Health Assistants, including participation in weekend, public holiday and on-call services.
About you:
- Hold a recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), including a current practising certificate.
- Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in delivering high-quality physiotherapy services relevant to the work unit.
- Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, with strong communication skills to build positive relationships with patients, families, caregivers and stakeholders.
- Apply clinical reasoning and decision-making skills to manage routine caseloads, prioritise workloads and deliver safe, evidence-based care.
- Show a commitment to ongoing professional development, lifelong learning, research and continuous improvement to support clinical excellence and best-practice service delivery.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.89 p.h.
- An hourly rate between $54.60 - $73.24 p.h. (including 25% casual loading)
- 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.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6F684555
Applications close: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Further information
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Job details
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Position status Permanent,Temporary,Casual |
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Position type Full-time,Part-time,Non-Standard-Hours |
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Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
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Classification HP3 |
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Workplace Location Rockhampton region |
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Job ad reference QLD/RK6F684555 |
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Closing date 17-Jun-2026 |
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Salary other |
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Job duration
Permanent or until June 2027 |
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Contact person
Helen O'Leary |
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Contact details
(07) 4920 6362
Access the National Relay Service |
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Attachments
RK6F684555 - Physiotherapist (PDF, 441KB)
Role Description Information for Applicants (PDF, 2.04MB) Information Package for Applicants |
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