About the role

Mater Health is looking for a Senior Clinical Educator and Obstetric Physiotherapist to join our team. This permanent, full-time role is based at our South Brisbane campus in the Mater Mothers’ Hospitals.

Salary range: $64.64 - $69.55 (HP4) per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

As the Senior Physiotherapist in Obstetric Clinical Education within the Mater Mothers’ Physiotherapy team, you will take the lead in delivering and coordinating high-quality clinical education for physiotherapy students—primarily in postnatal inpatient obstetric care.

In this role, you will:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate clinical education placements for undergraduate and early-career physiotherapists.
• Deliver hands-on teaching and supervision in a postnatal obstetric inpatient environment, ensuring alignment with best practice standards and university partnership requirements.
• Support students in developing core clinical competencies using structured feedback, formal assessments, and reflective practice tools such as the Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP).
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages professional growth, clinical confidence, and evidence-informed care.
• Collaborate with university partners, senior clinicians, and the broader multidisciplinary team to maintain a high standard of clinical education and patient care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance clinical education delivery and patient outcomes within the MWPH physiotherapy service.

You will also maintain a clinical presence by contributing to the broader MWPH caseload, including inpatient and outpatient obstetric services, antenatal education classes, and participation in weekend rosters.

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here – HP4 Senior Clinical Educator and Obstetric Physiotherapist - Role Description.docx

About you

• Physiotherapy degree from a recognised tertiary institution
• AHPRA registration
• Eligibility to receive a Medicare provider number
• Demonstrated high level clinical practice and independent clinical judgement in delivery of inpatient and outpatient obstetric clinical services including group education
• Demonstrated strong foundation of knowledge and skills in Pelvic Health assessment and management and a commitment to further progressing skills in this area
• Demonstrated experience in the education and clinical practice supervision of Physiotherapy students, including competence with the Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (APP) marking criteria
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and ability to engage diverse students
• Support the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of a range of mandatory and elevated learning and education activities and solutions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, contribute to decision making and address conflict within profession and multidisciplinary teams, patients, carers and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, develop and evaluate quality and service improvement activities that improve clinical education, clinical services and patient outcomes
• Have personal attributes that align with our Physiotherapy Department Values: solutions focused, displaying resilience but flexibility, and having a positive attitude

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Please include a 1-page cover letter with your application outlining your interest and suitability to the role.

Applications close on 27th July, 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.