Think you know everything physio has to offer and feeling stuck in a rut? Recent to the area and wanting to enhance and diversify your skills? This job will blow your mind with what we can achieve and become as physiotherapists.

This is your chance to move beyond standard practice and specialize in an area of growing need: hypermobility and complex conditions. We believe every patient deserves more than a quick appointment or a generic rehab plan. At Not Just Bendy Hypermobility Services, you’ll have the time, resources, and mentoring to deliver care that truly changes lives.

About us

We are a well-known physiotherapy practice in Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane, specializing in hypermobility-related issues, with international links in hypermobility research and education, and we are expanding our team of physiotherapists to meet growing demand. Our books are full to overflowing and we have a full caseload waiting for you.

For the right candidate, we offer extensive training with our practice principal Sharon Hennessey (Australian Physiotherapist of the Year 2024) and other senior members of our team. There is room to grow in this role over time and develop your own special interest niche including strength & conditioning, pilates, hip, foot, jaw or dance management.

Our mission (as an EDS Society Core Network of Excellence) is to provide high-quality care for those with symptomatic hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Many of our clients come to us frustrated by the lack of integrated care and long-term management they have found elsewhere. We provide non-judgemental care, without discrimination, but also endeavour to deliver a friendly and personal approach to develop long term relationships with our clients and our team members. We are a neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ friendly, scent-free practice. It is not unusual to hear lots of laughter radiating out of our treatment rooms!

We receive referrals from client support groups, word of mouth but also hundreds of GPs and a huge range of medical specialists (pain, genetics, rheumatology, endocrinology etc). We also liase with a large multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and co-treat with other physiotherapists around Australia.

As our new physiotherapist, you will be responsible for assessing and treating clients (over the age of 10) with musculoskeletal issues associated with hypermobility and case manage clients on their management journey with the MDTwill also provide education and support to our clients to ensure they are empowered to manage their symptoms long-term.





We encourage our staff to have a lifelong love of learning and to contribute to the growth of the clinic by sharing skills and contributing positively to team culture.

We expect high standards, and in return we provide an amazing, positive workplace (Winner of the Adult Allied Health Team Excellence Award 2024) with real support, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), use of our gym facilities and a personalised exercise program from our senior team, just for you.

Every new physio starts with an extensive hypermobility training package, most of it delivered in your first 3 months. Your starting pay reflects your award level and current hypermobility and physiotherapy experience, and as you gain independence, your earnings can grow quickly, with salary or base wage and commission structures available.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct functional and musculoskeletal assessments of patients' physical abilities

- Utilise manual hands-on therapy and targeted exercises to manage patients' pain, rehabilitation and recovery

- Develop and implement personalised treatment plans to help clients improve their strength, flexibility, and overall movement

- Provide education and support to help clients understand their conditions and manage their symptoms long-term

- Maintain accurate client records and submit reports as required

- Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team and NDIS for client plan reviews

- For the right applicant, there is potential for career progression, including opportunities to move into a team leader positions and mentor and manage other staff in the future.

Requirements:

- A cover letter with your application. Applications without one will not be considered

- At least 6 months' experience in hypermobility or musculoskeletal private practice

- A physiotherapy degree (bachelor's, master's or doctorate)

- Experience with hypermobility is preferred but not essential. An interest in chronic pain, rehabilitation, Pilates, or women's health is also an advantage.

- Full general registration with AHPRA (not limited, and with no conditions)

- Australian residency

- Professional Indemnity Insurance





- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Detail-oriented, analytical, and creative problem-solving abilities

- Experience with Aus gov systems (Medicare, NDIS, DSP, GPCCMP) would be an advantage.

- Extensive training will be provided upon commencement of position.

Perks:

- Access to full training package in hypermobility - including over 40 hrs of recorded video library content and up to 30 hours of practical sessions to get you up to speed with our high level of care for complex clients, covering assessment and management of all joints and associated comorbidities. Learn advanced manual therapy techniques, such as muscle energy techniques, myofascial release, McKenzie, Watson and Maitland, and interesting joint stability and motor control retraining tools.

- Work in a new and modern physiotherapy practice custom built for hypermobility in Eight Mile Plains on Brisbane's Southside - large private rooms with low allergens

- Friendly, supportive workplace

- Small team environment

- Newer practice open to adjustments in work flow efficiencies and a rock star practice manager and reception team to back you up

- Utilisation of software to cut down your paperwork time including Physitrack, Physiflow and AI patient notes

- Take your time and give your clients what they really need with many clients regularly attending for one hour appointments

- Ongoing professional mentoring from experienced physiotherapists with extensive experience with complex hypermobility, local joint rehabilitation, and problem solving case management

- Work in a practice that is committed to supporting our team's professional development with regular in-services, mentoring and a training budget for external courses

- Variety of presentations and high focus on exercise and rehabilitation means less stress on your own body compared to other musculoskeletal practices

- Access to Pilates rehab gym outside of work hours for your own strengthening program, with a personalised program from our senior team

- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - external counselling and mentoring service

- Salary Sacrifice supported on electric vehicle scheme or your extra personal super contributions

Although a full-time role with a flexible working schedule is preferred, those who want part-time work are welcome to apply (minimum 21 hrs/week), as we can accommodate personal commitments.

Start date – can be immediate start or January 2027.

📌 Physiotherapist (Eight Mile Plains)
🏢 Not Just Bendy Hypermobility Services
📍 Eight Mile Plains