About us: Allied Health work closely with medical, nursing, technical and operational colleagues and community partners to optimise patient recovery and well-being. The Allied Health Workforce is supported to achieve clinical excellence through a commitment to improving quality, creating continuous improvement opportunities and a culture of learning and development. The Central Highlands Allied Health team consists of seven on site Health Practitioner professions: Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Podiatry, Pharmacy and Social Work. About the role: The Physiotherapist works as a rural generalist member of the Allied Health team, delivering high-quality, efficient services to stakeholders and consumers of Central Queensland Health. Clinical care is provided across diverse settings, including Acute, Sub-Acute, Ambulatory, Paediatric, Inpatient, Outpatient, and community environments, ensuring continuity across the full spectrum of care. This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload and contribute within an interdisciplinary team model where appropriate. Physiotherapists apply specialised skills in assessment and treatment to support health, functional ability, and quality of life, while contributing to safe, sustainable, and patient-focused service delivery. Clinical practice will remain flexible to ensure that the focus of the service delivery remains on delivering patient centred and time appropriate care. About you: Appointment to this position requires mandatory possession of Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution and registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). What we offer: Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of: An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h. 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 17.5% leave loading Additional Benefits Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety Generous Salary Sacrificing Options Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounted Private Health Insurance Fitness Passport Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements: It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description. How to apply: To apply, please submit the following: Your current CV or resume, including referees. A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description. Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description. For assistance: Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH6A674714 Applications close: Thursday, 12 February 2026 Emerald
