At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and treat children with bladder and bowel difficulties while developing individualised management plans.
- Company: Mars Clinic, Australia's first dedicated children's continence clinic.
- Benefits: Comprehensive training, flexible hours, professional development funding, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunities to combine roles across various physiotherapy services.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in children's lives while advancing your physiotherapy skills.
- Qualifications: Current AHPRA registration and a passion for working with children and families.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Love working with children but looking for something different in your physiotherapy career? At Mars Clinic, we'll help you develop the skills and confidence to work in children's continence physiotherapy through structured training, mentoring and support from our experienced team. Previous continence experience is not essential.
Mars Clinic is looking for a physiotherapist who enjoys working with children and families and is interested in developing their skills in paediatric continence physiotherapy. Whether you have experience in continence and pelvic health or are new to this area, we would love to hear from you.
As Australia's first dedicated children's continence clinic, Mars Clinic offers structured training, mentoring and the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills in a rewarding area of physiotherapy.
Why join Mars Clinic?
- Comprehensive training and mentoring: Develop your clinical skills through our established Advanced Practice Mars Clinic Training Program, supported by experienced physiotherapists.
- Make a meaningful difference: Help children and adolescents manage bladder and bowel difficulties, improving their confidence and participation in everyday activities.
- Work with an experienced, supportive team: Learn from colleagues who share their knowledge, collaborate and support each other's professional development.
- Develop advanced assessment and treatment skills: Gain experience in non-invasive urodynamics, functional ultrasound, biofeedback and other evidence-based approaches.
- Enjoy flexibility and career opportunities: Benefit from permanent part-time employment, professional development funding and opportunities to combine your Mars Clinic role with other physiotherapy services across Active Rehabilitation.
About Mars Clinic: Established in 2008 as part of Active Rehabilitation Physiotherapy, Mars Clinic provides dedicated physiotherapy services for children and adolescents experiencing bladder and bowel concerns, including bedwetting, daytime wetting, constipation and soiling. Our team works closely with children, families and medical specialists to provide individualised, evidence-based care. With clinics at Annerley and Toowong, along with telehealth services, Mars Clinic provides an opportunity to work in an established clinical service while developing valuable skills in paediatric continence physiotherapy.
Your role:
- Assess and treat children and adolescents experiencing bladder and bowel difficulties.
- Develop individualised management plans and provide practical education and strategies for children and their families.
- Learn and apply advanced, non-invasive assessment and treatment techniques.
- Collaborate with colleagues, referring practitioners and medical specialists to support coordinated patient care.
You will be supported through structured training, mentoring and ongoing professional development as you build your confidence and clinical expertise.
About you:
- Holds current AHPRA registration as a physiotherapist.
- Enjoys working with children, adolescents and families.
- Has an interest in paediatrics, continence or pelvic health.
- Demonstrates empathy, sound clinical reasoning and strong communication skills.
- Enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to ongoing learning.
Previous experience in children's continence physiotherapy is highly regarded but not essential. We recognise that this is an advanced area of practice. What matters most is your clinical foundation, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Opportunities across Active Rehabilitation:
Depending on your interests and experience, there may also be opportunities to combine your Mars Clinic role with other areas of physiotherapy across Active Rehabilitation, including neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, men's and women's pelvic health, and hospital-based services. If you have an interest or experience in these areas, we encourage you to include this in your application.
Join our team: At Active Rehabilitation and Mars Clinic, we believe in and care about people. Our values of How can I help?, Hungry and Looking out for each other guide how we work with our patients and each other. If you enjoy working with children and are interested in developing your skills in a rewarding area of physiotherapy, we would love to hear from you.
Active Rehabilitation Physiotherapy is committed to safe, respectful and inclusive care and to promoting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check, referee checks and any screening requirements relevant to the role.
Physiotherapist in Brisbane employer: Active Rehabilitation Physiotherapy
Active Rehabilitation Physiotherapy offers a supportive work environment with structured training and mentoring for physiotherapists, particularly in paediatric continence. The company values professional development and provides opportunities to work closely with children and families, making it an attractive choice for those looking to grow their skills in a rewarding specialty. Employees can expect collaboration across teams and a focus on advanced clinical skills.
Contact Details:
Active Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Recruitment Team
