About the role
The Mater Department of Physiotherapy is currently seeking motivated and team-orientated New Graduate Physiotherapists to join their dynamic team. These positions are available as full-time 2-year fixed-term contracts commencing 4th January 2027
You will be joining a team of 100+ remarkable people who service the physiotherapy needs of five Mater South Brisbane Hospitals (Mater Hospital Brisbane, Mater Mothers’ Hospital, Mater Mothers’ Private Brisbane, Mater Children’s Private Brisbane and Mater Private Rehabilitation). We also provide outpatient services within the Allied Health Clinic (public outpatients) and Health & Wellness Clinic (private outpatients). Many of our team members take additional advantage of supported opportunities to be involved in, research, clinical education, simulation, project work and improvement activities.
Please note, this role requires participation in a three-month rotation to Roma Hospital within the South West Hospital and Health district, as well as participation in weekend and on-call rosters as required. Second-year rotations may vary, and there may also be a requirement to complete a three-month rotation at Mater Springfield in 2028. Flexibility to participate in these rotations and roster requirements is an essential component of the graduate program.
Salary $44.99 (HP3.1, increasing to $46.11 from 1/09/26) 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
The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload whilst contributing to quality improvement initiatives and best practice models of Physiotherapy care. Clinical responsibilities may include the provision of physiotherapy care across a range of clinical areas, including both public and private inpatients and public outpatients.
About you
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
To be eligible for this position, applicants must have:
For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here – HP3 - New graduate Mater Position Description.pdf
Why join Mater and the graduate program
Our graduate program is a transformative year of practical skill development, designed to equip you with the knowledge and expertise to deliver safe and comprehensive care. Throughout the program, you'll have the chance to:
But that's not all! You'll also gain invaluable clinical experience, supported by learning modules, in-services, and a collaborative team of interprofessional clinicians. Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals.
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 Michelle Grant ( Director - Physiotherapy Services) via Michelle.Grant@mater.org.au
Ready to take the next step in your Physiotherapist career? Submit your application alongside a brief one page cover letter before 21ST September 2026. Please note, there is no requirement for completion of selection criteria responses.
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.
