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).

• Permanent, full time role

• Be part of Australia’s only university-owned academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged

• If you're looking to advance your inpatient physiotherapy career in a progressive, research-driven hospital environment, we encourage you to apply.

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

The Role

Macquarie University Health is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our Inpatient Services team on a full-time permanent contract.

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

This role is ideal for graduate and early career physiotherapists looking to further develop their clinical skills within a dynamic hospital setting. The position includes weekday and weekend rostered shifts.

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.

You will have:

• Current AHPRA registration (Physiotherapy Board of Australia)
  
• Experience (or strong interest) in acute inpatient physiotherapy
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• A commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary care

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and manage physiotherapy referrals from hospital medical and allied health teams
  
• Deliver coordinated, high-quality physiotherapy services aligned with Macquarie University Health’s vision
  
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health staff to optimise patient outcomes
  
• Prepare comprehensive clinical reports for referring practitioners
  
• Support teaching, supervision and research initiatives in collaboration with Macquarie University’s Department of Health Professions (Physiotherapy)
  
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management activities
  
• Promote 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 fully integrated academic health sciences centre 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
  
• 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.

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (below).

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy
  
• General registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
  
• Experience 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
  
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
  
• Creativity and initiative in service development
  
• Commitment to Macquarie University Health’s Mission, Vision and Values

Applications Close: Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, 11:59pm

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

**We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date**

General Enquiries: Matt Varjavandi, Lead Physiotherapist - Inpatient Services, matt.varjavandi@mqhealth.org.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.

Role-Specific Requirements

• NSW Working with Children Check Clearance
  
• Immunisation and vaccination compliance
  
• AHPRA registration
  
• SIRA workers compensation approval

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.