Physiotherapist | The Wesley Hospital

Employment Term: Full‑time – Fixed term until Jan 2027

Location: Auchenflower, Brisbane. Just 5 mins from Toowong Shopping Village and 10 mins from Brisbane City.

Remuneration: $45.49–$64.49 per hour + 12% Super + Casual loading + Employee advantages.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Physiotherapist to join our allied health team in an acute setting. The role involves assessing, planning, and delivering physiotherapy treatment to patients undergoing surgery, medical, cardio‑respiratory, orthopaedic, and other hospital services. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary staff to optimize patient recovery and facilitate a smooth transition from acute care to community life.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and create individualized treatment plans.
- Deliver hands‑on physiotherapy interventions, including exercise prescription and functional training.
- Work with patients to restore movement and function after surgery, illness, or injury.
- Collaborate with nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and others to provide patient‑centred care.
- Maintain accurate patient records, progress notes, and documentation in line with hospital and AHPRA standards.
- Participate in weekly team meetings and clinical audits to improve quality of care.

Qualifications and Experience

- Minimum 2 years’ post‑graduate experience in an acute hospital setting.
- Relevant qualification in physiotherapy and registration with AHPRA.
- Australian working rights (cannot sponsor).




- Desirable experience in Acute Surgical, Medical, Cardio‑Respiratory, or Orthopaedics.
- Commitment to teamwork and strong communication skills.
- Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospital infection control requirements.

Benefits

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and $2,650 for meal entertainment.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
- Recognition and rewards platform with discounts across retailers, health insurance, holidays, annual awards, and well‑being programs.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave (available after 6 months of service, plus government scheme).
- Diversity and inclusive leave, including paid gender‑affirmation leave and cultural leave options for Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan and NAIDOC weeks.
- Career development opportunities.
- Positive inclusive team culture.

Commitments of UnitingCare

UnitingCare is a child‑safe and child‑friendly organisation. We commit to providing welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children, preventing abuse and neglect, and responding appropriately if it occurs.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities irrespective of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

We maintain a safe workplace, ensuring children, young people, adults and the elderly are protected from harm within our services and communities.

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📌 Physiotherapist (Brisbane)
🏢 UnitingCare - Queensland
📍 Brisbane