Eligible Health Workers who move to Queensland from interstate and international jurisdictions to take up permanent employment may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under
the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme )

The opportunity  
Deliver high level physiotherapy clinical services and clinical leadership across acute services at the Townsville University Hospital. The position is integral to maintaining high standards of physiotherapy practice and contributing to the development of acute care medical and surgical physiotherapy to optimise patient flow and experience. The position also acts as a resource person in acute physiotherapy for staff, service managers and health care consumers of Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

Role requriements  

• Mandatory requirements are possession of a qualification in physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution and current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Generous remuneration package value up to $152,775 p.a. comprising:

• Salary rates between $4769.60 - $5132.40 p.f. (HP4)
• Annual leave loading + leave
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Professional Development + leave
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts

Physiotherapy Department 
The Townsville University Hospital Physiotherapy Department sits within the Allied Health Services Division and is directed by a physiotherapist. Services are provided across the continuum of care to all appropriate patient groups across inpatient, outpatient and domiciliary settings. The department provides a twenty four hour service through an on-call and weekend roster. Physiotherapists routinely work in intensive care, medical/surgical acute, musculoskeletal, rehabilitation, oncology, rural facilities, women's and children's areas, and community health. Junior staff members have the opportunity to rotate and gain experience in a variety of clinical areas and current structural arrangements offer excellent clinical support.