About the role
Mater South Brisbane is currently seeking two experienced Physiotherapists to join the Acute and Paediatric Physiotherapy team in a 6-month maximum-term, full-time position.
Based at Mater Mothers’ Hospitals, this role forms part of a highly skilled Allied Health team delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care across a broad range of acute inpatient and outpatient services. The successful candidate may be required to work across different Mater facilities, services and sites as needed.
The Acute and Paediatric Physiotherapy team provides specialist services across cardiorespiratory, medical, cystic fibrosis, surgical, oncology, breast surgery, lymphoedema, early inpatient rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation programs to primarily adult populations.
Salary range: $44.99 - $60.35 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based Physiotherapy services across a diverse acute and outpatient caseload, supporting patients through every stage of their care journey. Working within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will manage complex clinical presentations while contributing to exceptional patient outcomes across a broad range of specialty areas.
You will play an active role in shaping and improving the service through quality improvement initiatives, clinical education and the translation of research into practice. This role also offers the opportunity to mentor and support students, allied health assistants and junior clinicians, while continuing to grow your own clinical expertise within a supportive and progressive team environment.
About you
You will be an AHPRA registered Physiotherapist with experience working in an acute healthcare setting and a passion for helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
You will be confident managing a varied caseload, working within multidisciplinary teams and delivering evidence-based care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
To be successful, you will hold a recognised Physiotherapy degree, current AHPRA registration and eligibility to obtain a Medicare provider number.
Acute hospital experience is strongly desirable, with intensive care experience highly regarded. We’re looking for someone who is positive, adaptable, solutions-focused and committed to ongoing learning and professional growth.
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 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.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater #GETBETTERWITHMATER
For more information regarding the role, please contact - Lisa Parry - Lisa.Parry@mater.org.au
Applications close Thursday the 11th of June –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.
Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
