Physiotherapist (New Graduate)

About the work unit / facility

Physiotherapy Department, Allied Health Services Division, Townsville Hospital and Health Service

About your opportunity

The purpose of the training role is to deliver entry-level New Graduate physiotherapy clinical services across a variety of clinical rotations within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $80,016 to $116,189 p.a. (HP3)

4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

Mandatory requirements are possession of a qualification in physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution and current registration, or eligibility for current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia at the time of commencement.

To be eligible to apply for this graduate position, you must have completed your first university undergraduate course or graduate-entry qualification (whether in Australia or internationally) between January 2025 to January 2026.

Mandatory participation in the after-hours service on weekends and public holidays, and on-call service, is a requirement of the position.

This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.

This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Mark Gooding on (07) 4433 3795.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV689862

Applications close: Monday, 21 September 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.