Physiotherapist Team Lead

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Physiotherapist Team Lead (HP5) to join us in a Permanent, Full-time capacity. Based at our Springfield campus, this is a career-defining opportunity in a dynamic, patient-focused environment. This role will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 2026. As Mater’s first new public hospital in over 60 years, this state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With 174 public beds, ICU, maternity, emergency and surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.

The Physiotherapy department will service both public and private patients across the co-located Mater Hospital Springfield and Mater Private Hospital Springfield.  The physiotherapy department will service a range of specialties such as ICU, medical, surgical, maternity, NICU, paediatrics, emergency, and outpatients.

Salary range: $73.12 - $76.30 (HP5) per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

As the Physiotherapist Team Leader, you will combine advanced clinical practice with leadership and service development responsibilities to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across Mater Springfield. 

You will guide and support a dedicated team of physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants to provide safe, innovative, and efficient clinical services, aligned with Mater’s mission, vision, and values. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating physiotherapy services across Mater Springfield
• Providing expert physiotherapy care and consultation for complex and varied clinical presentations in your area/s of specialty
• Managing workforce productivity, operational performance, and resource allocation 
• Driving continuous improvement through innovation, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice
• Coordinating training amongst the physiotherapy team 
• Providing clinical supervision, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for staff and students 
• Shaping the physiotherapy service profile by developing new models of care and extending clinical scope 
• Fostering a learning culture through education, research, and reflective practice 

About you

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration.

• Eligibility for a Medicare provider number 
• Proven success in operational management of a physiotherapy team including workforce development, quality improvement, and service innovation 
• Advanced clinical expertise in one of the specialties listed above
• Demonstrated experience in leading and growing a clinical service, with a strong commitment to professional and service excellence
• Highly developed communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and engage across all levels 

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Health Leadership or Management

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

To apply, please write a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in ‘About you’ in the context of the Key Responsibilities.

For more information regarding this role, please contact Mandy Carr, Allied Health Manager, at Mandy.Carr@mater.org.au

Applications close on Wednesday, 25th February 2026. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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