Physiotherapist (Advanced Emergency)

About the work unit / facility

Physiotherapy Department / Allied Health Services Division / Townsville University Hospital

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. 

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. 

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $5557.50 to $5798.90 p.f. (HP5)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

Contributes to a 7-day extended hours physiotherapy service within the Emergency Department at The Townsville University Hospital delivering advanced practice physiotherapy clinical services and professional leadership. The position is integral to maintaining standards of physiotherapy practice in the Emergency Department and contributing to the development of physiotherapy services in this area.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

• Possession of a qualification in physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution and current registration, or eligibility for current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Highly desirable: post graduate qualifications, significant expertise in Musculoskeletal, Sports Physiotherapy or Emergency Physiotherapy. Highly desirable Level II or higher membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association's Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia
• The incumbent must be available to complete a competency based training program in Advanced/Extended Scope Physiotherapy.
• Licence to Operate Vehicle: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Mark Gooding on (07) 4433 3795.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV680200

Applications close: Thursday, 23 April 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.