Physiotherapist
Job No:
NWRH197
Location:
Townsville
- Fantastic opportunity for a qualified Physiotherapist with a passion for rural and remote health care
- Earn from $80,445 + super, with salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free!
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle
NWRH is on the lookout for passionate Physiotherapist to join our team in Townsville. Full-time, part-time, and fixed-term options are available, perfect whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced clinician.
As part of a supportive, diverse, and multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide physiotherapy services in collaboration with a range of other Allied Health professionals. You'll get to treat based on clinical need without the barriers that are often present in a private practice model; offering long-term treatment and prevention strategies.
You will work with a diverse range of clients, set your own schedule and have the chance to see the real difference your work makes as you enable rural communities to live and receive high-quality holistic care.
Why You'll Love Working with us
- Great pay & perks – salaries from $80,445 + salary packaging up to $15,900
- More time off – 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- Career growth – 10 days paid PD leave + ability to apply for PD funding through Health Workforce Queensland and NWRH
- Extra goodies – birthday leave, service recognition bonuses & staff celebration programs
- Family friendly – paid parental & partner leave + free EAP for you and your family
- Feel supported – structured supervision, mentoring & a collaborative team
- Be inspired – work with dynamic leaders who value innovation and people
What You'll Do
- Assess musculoskeletal, neurological and functional capacity to identify and quantify impairment and activity limitations.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate individualised interventions to reduce pain, restore mobility, improve balance/coordination, and build capacity.
- Provide education, prevention and self-management strategies for clients, carers and stakeholders.
- Maintain high-quality records and collaborate with internal and external partners to optimise outcomes.
- Contribute to service improvement and community health initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- AHPRA registration (or eligibility)
- Tertiary Physiotherapy qualification
- Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s License
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or eligibility)
- Blue Card (or eligibility)
- Passion for making a difference in rural healthcare
Whether you’re starting out or looking for your next challenge, you’ll gain varied caseload experience, mentorship, and the chance to shape healthier communities.
For further information, please contact the Team Leader, Thomas Norton at Thomas.Norton@nwrh.com.au
NWRH is committed to child safety. All roles require pre-employment screening, including referee checks, a current Blue Card, Australian Federal Police check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencement
About NWRH
NWRH is a vibrant, leading not-for-profit provider of community and outreach-based allied health, mental health, aged care, wellbeing and disability services. We’ve been providing services to more than 50 communities throughout regional, rural and remote Australia since 1993.
NWRH harnesses the diversity, energy and professionalism of a large team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. We share a commitment to cultural competency, providing a comprehensive and robust model of healthcare service delivery.
At NWRH, you’ll have the opportunity to work in rural, remote and regional locations, be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team and feel rewarded by the real difference we make in people’s lives. Grow, both personally and professionally, and set yourself up for success throughout your career!