Physiotherapist Senior Cancer Care

Roles and responsibilities
• Deliver advanced, specialist physiotherapy services within the Cancer Care Service using evidence-based, client-centred approaches.
• Manage a complex and varied caseload with minimal direct clinical supervision.
• Work collaboratively within an inter-professional multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes and quality of life.
• Contribute to clinical research activities within Physiotherapy and the broader multidisciplinary team.
• Support service and caseload planning within the Physiotherapy and Cancer Care Service.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on clinical practices and patient outcomes.
• Provide clinical education, mentoring and supervision to junior staff and students.
• Actively contribute to health equity initiatives, including culturally safe and responsive healthcare delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Qualifications
• Tertiary Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current AHPRA Registration.
• Eligibility to practice as a Physiotherapist in Australia.

Experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-level physiotherapy services in oncology or complex clinical settings.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Experience in clinical supervision, mentoring, or education of junior staff and students.
• Involvement in research, quality improvement, or service development activities is desirable.

Skills
• Advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads independently.
• Leadership capability and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to health equity and culturally safe practice.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.

About the company
Queensland Health is the state’s largest healthcare provider, delivering public healthcare services across Queensland through a network of 16 Hospital and Health Services.Metro North Health is a dynamic and growing health service recognised for excellence in healthcare delivery, education, research and innovation. The organisation is committed to diversity, inclusion, flexible work practices and professional development, offering a supportive environment focused on quality patient care and workforce wellbeing.