Physiotherapist - Multiple Regions (Talent Pool)

Physiotherapist - Multiple Regions (Talent Pool) Be among the first 25 applicants – join to apply for the Physiotherapist - Multiple Regions (Talent Pool) role at Queensland Department of Education . Could your physiotherapy skills support students with disability in regional schools to reach their full potential? Apply now to be considered for temporary or permanent vacancies across the following locations: Atherton, Innisfail, Bowen, Mount Isa, Mackay, Emerald (also can be based in Rockhampton or Gladstone). Successful applicants will also have the option to be placed on a talent pool to be considered for other vacancies across the state. You will also develop your paediatric skills with the support of a state‑wide team. About the role The Department of Education employs over 120 physiotherapists to support students with disability to be successful in all aspects of their school experience. They use their knowledge and skills to enable students to be healthy and engaged in all school activities. From positioning in the classroom, to school swimming or going on camp, our physiotherapists are key members of a student's educational team. Successful applicants will join our talent pool for up to twelve months to be considered for suitable positions. You will be asked to indicate your preferences for locations and employment fraction/type on submitting your application. Future graduates are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities Support students to achieve their potential using evidence-based contemporary physiotherapy knowledge Collaborate and liaise with school leaders, teachers, other service providers to develop and implement physiotherapy services Develop and implement best-practice assessment, program planning, intervention and monitoring strategies for students with disability Provide consultative physiotherapy services and resources to assist school leaders and staff, parents, and other professional peers Participate in quality improvement and research activities enhancing physiotherapy services in schools Actively participate in professional development activities and clinical supervision to improve and ensure high quality services are delivered About you Collaborative Solutions focussed Flexible and innovative An advocate for inclusion and achieving personal potential Benefits Structured professional supervision and support Generous professional development leave and allowance Family-friendly, with flexible work arrangements across the school year and school holidays 12.75% superannuation contributions Health professional award pay with public service conditions, e.g., no evening or weekend work Focus on goals for student participation and achievement, not KPIs Requirements Possession of a degree in physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution, or other equivalent qualifications which, in the opinion of the Director-General, Department of Education, or delegate, are acceptable Current registration with the Physiotherapist Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) Current citizenship, resident or visa status required to be eligible to work in Australia How to apply Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history) Complete the online questionnaire relating to your role preferences, registration, knowledge, skills and experience (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details) We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr