| | || --- | --- || Workplace Location | Townsville region |**About the work unit / facility**The services available from Townsville Community Health Services include:* Health assessment and referral.* Discipline specific interventions: Social Work, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Podiatry and Exercise Physiology.* Liaison with hospitals, General Practitioners and other services or agencies.* Integrated models of care and shared client service options or programs. Allied Health clinicians work closely with the Community Nursing team and Older Persons services.**About your new employer****Clinical Excellence**Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we support professional development through complex casework, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care.**Career Growth and Development**We provide structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs. Whether advancing in clinical specialties, Digital Health, or leadership, staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University.**Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits**Nestled in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting.We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment—combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits.**Competitive salary and benefits:**We offer attractive remuneration packages and ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/leave ).* Base salary range: $73.12 - $76.30 p.h. (HP5)* 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation* Professional development allowance* Plus great ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/salary-and-benefits/salary-packaging ) options to increase take-home pay* Flexible working arrangements may be available**About your opportunity**Deliver advanced physiotherapy clinical services and leadership as part of a dynamic community‐based multidisciplinary team supporting adults and older persons across the Townsville University Hospital catchment.This role provides centre‐based, home‐based and residential aged‐care assessments and interventions, with a focus on complex age‐related conditions, hospital avoidance, post‐acute care, intensive rehabilitation and reablement. You will play a key leadership role in shaping high‐quality services for older people accessing community allied health programs.Join a motivated, collaborative team that values autonomy, innovation and high‐quality care. Based in Townsville, you'll also enjoy an enviable North Queensland lifestyle with beautiful beaches, a warm climate and a vibrant, welcoming community.**Requirements:**Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).**Skills and experience*** Advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in physiotherapy for community‐based clients with chronic and age‐related conditions.* Proven ability to provide clinical leadership within physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams, including driving service improvement, innovation and clinical protocol development.* Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor and support junior staff to ensure safe, high‐quality and sustainable service delivery.*Please refer to the Role Description for further details.***Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!**Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Nicole Hunt on (07) 4433 9481.Applications close: Monday, 23 February 2026,*Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.*- *Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options*- *Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options*#J-18808-Ljbffr