About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the Role

Hummingbird House is Queensland’s only children’s hospice, and one of only three children’s hospices in Australia. We provide specialised paediatric palliative care services to babies, children and young people with a life-limiting condition, helping them make every moment precious when life is short.

Since 2016, Hummingbird House has welcomed hundreds of families from right across Queensland into our warm embrace. Our vision is to be here for every eligible family that needs us, and ensure they are connected to a community that knows how to care for them; in life, death and bereavement.

Our Physiotherapist role offers hands-on experience, professional development, and structured training through a supported induction process. You’ll be guided by an onsite supervisor who is committed to your growth and a compassionate management team that prioritizes high-quality care for our children. This includes the delivery of onsite hydrotherapy services at our on site pool .

Please note this role is a Part Time role offering 15 hours per week!

Key Role Accountabilities:

As a Physiotherapist, you will provide customer- focused services including:

Provide high level physiotherapy services to customers presenting with a wide range of disability and functional needs

Deliver individual and group services, balancing direct treatment with supervised therapy to enhance the customer experience

Work across services and sites within WMQ dependent upon service requirements.

Complete accurate assessment and review of physical needs of customers, and to provide a consultancy service for a range of activities to a wide range of customers.

Provide instruction, supervision and education to customers, support workers and other carers as required.

Identify opportunities to provide other cross disciplinary services which may be of benefit to the customer.

Ensure that the customer is an active participant in the development and review of treatment goals and planning.

Ensure that positive and professional relationships and rapport are developed and maintained with customers.

What makes a difference for us!

Relevant qualifications in Physiotherapy

Experience in delivering high quality hydrotherapy services

Current registration with APHRA

Current Driver’s Licence

Demonstrated ability to effectively work with staff, clients, and families

Exceptional communication skills and a focus on patient-centred care

Why Join Us

We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.

We offer our team members:

Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.

Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay

Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel

WMQ Limited's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy.