No more dismal winters! This is your opportunity for a sea change and a great new job, while enjoying direct access to the Great Barrier Reef and rainforests, an excellent outdoor lifestyle, short direct flights to Asia for short break holidays, low cost of living, several cultural centres, a thriving entertainment scene and much more!

About us: Proactive Physiotherapy is an established private practice Musculoskeletal clinic, Headache clinic and Women's and Men’s Pelvic Health service located in beautiful Cairns, Far North Queensland We are passionate about patient care and empowering people in all phases of life with evidence-based knowledge and tools to help them achieve their health goals. Proactive is a well-established (over 37 years) and respected practice with a strong network of GP and specialist referrals.

At Proactive Physiotherapy we care about providing the best possible service for our patient’s whilst at the same time providing the best possible workplace for our staff and an environment where they can grow and develop. We invest in our people both personally and professionally.

Our clinic offers a range of services including:

• Physiotherapy
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Acupuncture
• Women’s / Men’s Health
• Exercise and Functional Movement Prescription
• Occupational Rehabilitation
• Ergonomic assessment
• Clinical Pilates Reformer and Functional Exercise Classes
• Watson Headache Treatment
• .TMD treatment

Your mentor will be practicing principal Julie Faulks, physiotherapist, with masters in orthopaedic manipulative physiotherapy, Level 3 Watson headache therapist, bounce back instructor, with years of experience in treating patients and mentoring young physios.

When you become a member of the Proactive team you will immediately receive a range of awesome benefits including.

• A diverse and stimulating established caseload- you will be taking over from an established physiotherapists patient list.
• An excellent referral basis from local GP's, specialists, and other health professionals
• A warm, welcoming, team environment
• Flexibility in working hours supporting work/life balance.
• Administrative support
• Professional Development allowance
• One on one mentoring as required.
• Excellent earning potential with competitive remuneration + superannuation
• Generous relocation /sign on bonus
• Fun social events and activities to foster team connection.
• Weekly team in-services
• Once eligible a sabbatical scheme to work in other states or internationally.
• Long term incentive scheme

About you: We are searching for a passionate Physiotherapist, who is keen to learn and grow.

As the clinic has special areas of interest in the treatment of headaches, TMD, women’s and men’s pelvic health, we are happy to streamline your work and learning into these areas if you chose. We are also happy for you to work as a general musculoskeletal therapist.

You can join our team in a part-time or full-time basis depending on the work life balance you require.

Essential requirements:

• demonstrate a history of being able to build and retain a full caseload
• AHPRA registration and current professional indemnity insurance. We are not considering anyone requiring viaa sponsorship
• Demonstrated passion for physiotherapy.
• Confidence and ability to build rapport with patients.
• Ability to work within a team and share patient management.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient outcomes with a patient-centred approach.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in private practise..

Desirable requirements:

• Excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills
• A strong work ethic and commitment to delivery of care of a high standard
• Holistic and evidence-based approach to patient assessment and management
• Desire to participate in ongoing professional development.
• A desire to contribute to business growth and maintain/strengthen existing referral networks.
• Ability to work independently but pro-active in seeking guidance if/when needed.
• Previous experience working in a private practice
• Interest in teaching machine Pilates classes (not a pre-requisite)
• Previous Watson headache course participation (desirable but not a pre-requisite)

Employee Checklist – (Am I the right candidate?)

If you tick the following boxes we would like you to apply:

• I am coachable and want to build on my current skills and experience
• I have an attitude of wanting to be the best
• I am a good communicator to clients and colleagues
• Ongoing learning is important to me
• My attitude is one of gratitude
• I have both a strong work ethic and commitment to be the best I can be

Proactive Physiotherapy sounds like my next workplace – How do I apply?

Send a CV and covering letter to [email protected]

For private and informal discussions, please feel free to contact us!

Julie Faulks – Clinic Director [email protected]

Charise Walter – HR Manager [email protected]