Description
Rural Allied Health Western Hub – Charters Towers, QLD
Temporary full-time (17 August 2026 – 15 August 2027)
Remuneration package up to $132,513 p.a. + benefits (HP3)
Experience the unique lifestyle of North Queensland while building your clinical skills across a diverse and rewarding caseload.
Townsville Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Physiotherapist to join the Rural Allied Health Western Hub based in Charters Towers. This temporary full-time opportunity offers the chance to be a key member of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality physiotherapy services across hospital, aged care, and community settings.
Work across Eventide Aged Care Facility, Charters Towers Hospital, and the broader community, with outreach to Hughenden and Richmond Hospitals.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop and demonstrate your skills across a varied inpatient and outpatient caseload, spanning a wide range of ages and clinical presentations.
About the role
You will deliver evidence-based physiotherapy services, including assessment, diagnosis, and individualised treatment plans to optimise patient outcomes. You will manage and prioritise your caseload effectively within established clinical protocols, while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
As your experience develops, you will have the opportunity to exercise increasing clinical judgement in more complex cases, supported by senior clinicians. You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives, participate in professional development, and assist in the supervision of assistants and students.
About you
You are a motivated Physiotherapist with strong clinical knowledge and a commitment to patient-centred care. You are able to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
You will have:
- Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy
- Current (or eligible) AHPRA registration
- Demonstrated ability to deliver safe and effective physiotherapy services
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A willingness to travel for outreach services (Class C licence required)
What’s on offer
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution and 17.5% leave loading.
- Generous leave entitlements and salary packaging options to boost take-home pay.
- Professional development allowance and leave.
- Flexible working arrangements and assistance with relocation and accommodation may be available.
- Supportive team culture with opportunities for career growth.
- Additional benefits in line with the relevant Queensland Health award or enterprise bargaining agreement.
Why Charters Towers:
- Enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle in a welcoming community.
- Gain broad clinical exposure across hospital, aged care and community settings.
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Develop your skills in a role with real variety and meaningful community impact
For further information, please contact Bridget Webber on (07) 4433 3968 or email Bridget.Webber@health.qld.gov.au, or apply online at:
https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV680437
Applications close: Thursday, 25 June 2026
