About us:

Allied health play an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy. Allied Health work closely with medical, nursing, technical and operational colleagues, and community partners to optimise patient recovery and well-being. The Allied Health workforce is supported to achieve clinical excellence through a commitment to improving quality, creating continuous improvement opportunities and a culture of learning and development.

Physiotherapy involves a holistic approach to the prevention, assessment and therapeutic management disorders of movement or optimisation of function to enhance the health and welfare of the community. Central Queensland CQ Health offers a comprehensive physiotherapy service across the lifespan to support patients through their acute hospital admission, recovery following discharge or when accessing other specialist outpatient services. Our physiotherapists work in hospital and community facilities across Gladstone, Biloela, Emerald, Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton regions.

About the role:

• Provide professional leadership, operational management, strategic direction, evaluation and advocacy, as well as professional and clinical governance of Physiotherapy services and staff, across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
• Lead the development of Physiotherapy services across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service CQHHS, through supporting the delivery of evidence-based, patient centred care.
• This position reports operationally to the Allied Health Director (Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast and Mount Morgan) and professionally to the Executive Director Allied Health.
• All Physiotherapists employed in Health Practitioner positions within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Services CQHHS professionally report to this position.

About you:

• Mandatory possession of a Physiotherapy qualification from a registered tertiary institution. Certified copies of the required qualification must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to commencement of duties.
• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual practicing certificate is essential.
• While not mandatory, a postgraduate qualification in relevant field would be well regarded.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $14,385 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $73.12 - $76.30 p.h.
• 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:

1. Contact [email protected]
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5C628337

Applications close: Wednesday, 9 April 2025

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