Physiotherapist - Inpatient Services

• Exciting Inpatient Physiotherapy opportunity. Level 1–2 equivalent + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take home pay (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing).
  
• Be part of Australia's only university-owned academic health precinct where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged
  
• Two permanent positions available — 1 x full-time and 1 x part-time (0.4 FTE)
  
• If you're looking to advance your inpatient physiotherapy career in a progressive, research-driven hospital environment, we encourage you to apply.

Advance your inpatient physiotherapy career in a progressive, research-driven hospital environment.

Join our innovative and expanding clinical physiotherapy program and contribute to high-quality, evidence-based inpatient care within a university-led health service.

We are excited to offer two permanent positions (1 x full-time and 1 x part-time - 0.4 FTE), providing flexibility for physiotherapists at different stages of their career. Whether you are seeking a full-time commitment or a part-time opportunity to complement other professional or personal interests, we welcome your application.

This is an ideal opportunity for graduate and early career physiotherapists looking to further develop their clinical skills within a dynamic, academically integrated hospital setting. Both positions include weekday and weekend rostered shifts.

About the Role

Macquarie University Health is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapists to join our Inpatient Services team. You will deliver evidence-based physiotherapy services across a broad range of acute hospital areas, including:

• ICU and Surgical HDU
  
• Orthopaedic services
  
• Neurological wards
  
• General surgical and medical wards

Key responsibilities include:

• Responding to and managing physiotherapy referrals from hospital medical and allied health teams
  
• Delivering coordinated, high-quality physiotherapy services aligned with Macquarie University Health's vision
  
• Collaborating with medical, nursing and allied health staff to optimise patient outcomes
  
• Preparing comprehensive clinical reports for referring practitioners
  
• Supporting teaching, supervision and research initiatives in collaboration with Macquarie University's Department of Health Professions (Physiotherapy)
  
• Participating in quality improvement and risk management activities
  
• Promoting continuity of physiotherapy care across healthcare settings

About Us

Macquarie University Health is a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. Australia's first and only university-owned academic health precinct brings together Macquarie University Hospital, Clinics and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. We are committed to fostering a collegiate environment and upholding our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion across everything we do.

Macquarie University Health provides physiotherapy services across multiple clinical programs including:

• Primary Care
  
• Bone & Joint (Orthopaedics)
  
• Neurosciences
  
• Acute Medical & Surgical Services

As Australia's first fully integrated university-led health sciences centre, MQ Health combines clinical excellence, research innovation, and teaching and education.

The Orthopaedic Institute at Macquarie University Hospital features four state-of-the-art operating theatres with 29 overnight beds. Our integrated model ensures holistic patient care informed by world-renowned research and continuous learning.

About You

You are a passionate, patient-focused physiotherapist committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. You thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and are eager to contribute to an innovative clinical service within a supportive, academically integrated team.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
  
• Experience (or strong interest) in acute hospital physiotherapy
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Commitment to supervision, education and training
  
• Knowledge of patient-centred, evidence-based practice
  
• Effective workload management skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
  
• Creativity and initiative in service development, aligned with Macquarie University Health's Mission, Vision and Values

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications Close: Sunday, 28th June 2026, 11:59pm AEST

**We reserve the right to progress or not proceed with applications prior to the closing date, and to close the advertisement early if required**

**Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights**

General Enquiries: Please contact Talent Acquisition Consultant, Bill Egarchos at bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au

Why Join Us?

You'll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.

At Macquarie University Health, we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.

As Australia's first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That's how we Heal. Learn. Discover. ™

We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifices options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
  
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
  
• Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
  
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool

More information about our employee benefits can be found here.

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.