About us

We're a passionate Paediatric Allied Health Team supporting children and families across Central Queensland — in hospital, in the community and wherever support is needed.

Our Child Development Service (CDS) works with children aged 0–8 years who have developmental differences or complex developmental delays. We work alongside families to understand each child's unique strengths, needs and journey.

Together, we make sense of development, build confidence, connect families with the right supports and help children take their next steps towards growing, learning, connecting and thriving!

About the role

- Lead and inspire. Lead complex clinical services, support your team and build a secure, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
- Deliver great care. Use your clinical expertise to provide evidence-based, family-centred care across paediatrics, developmental services and disability.
- Grow and support others. Provide supervision, mentoring and education while building clinical confidence, skills and leadership.
- Connect and innovate. Work collaboratively, champion quality improvement and research, and help create better outcomes for children and families.

About you
- You're a qualified Physiotherapist with a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution and current AHPRA registration.
- Strong contemporary clinical knowledge, sound judgement and problem-solving skills, with experience in child health, developmental disorders and disability.
- Can lead and connect multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings, build partnerships and support others through coaching and clinical advice.




- Build positive relationships with children, families, educators and stakeholders, champion culturally safe care, and use evidence and quality improvement to make services better.

What we offer Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements: It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance
- Contact [email protected]
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I693146

Applications close: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 #Rockhampton

Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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📌 Physiotherapist Senior (Paediatrics) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton