Jobs in Australia

To assess clients' individual conditions and deliver safe and therapeutic remedial massage treatments that can assist with chronic or acute injuries, reducing pain and tension, and improving posture and mobility. The role involves taking a full case history via a comprehensive client form, assessing the client’s physical condition through muscle testing and palpation, or visual inspection of imbalances, before applying remedial massage, trigger point therapy and/or other massage techniques to the soft tissue and connective tissue of the body. This assists in healing work related injuries, enhancing sports performance and injury prevention or assisting with pregnancy related issues from 12 weeks onwards. Advice on home stretching and safe rehab exercises and lifestyle & stress reducing tips may be prescribed.

The position is full-time and based in a reputable and long-standing remedial massage clinic, where clients are assessed and treated for a presenting condition. It does not involve non-medical relaxation massage, spa services or retail work.

Benefits

Task & responsibilities

Job duties

• Assess clients’ physical condition, medical history, muscle tension and movement to identify their treatment needs.
• Develop individual treatment plans, check for contraindications and obtain consent before treatment.
• Provide remedial and deep tissue massage to relieve pain and muscle tension, improve circulation and mobility, and support recovery.
• Use sports massage techniques to support performance, assist recovery and help prevent injuries.
• Provide pregnancy and post-natal massage using suitable techniques and positioning.
• Advise clients on stretching, posture correction, relaxation and self-care, and review progress to adjust treatment plans for future appointments

Responsibilities

• Provide professional treatment within the scope of massage therapy and refer clients to other health professionals when required.
• Maintain accurate, confidential client assessments and treatment records.
• Keep treatment rooms, equipment and linen clean and follow hygiene and workplace safety procedures
• Maintain relevant professional memberships, insurance and first aid certification.
• Work with the clinic team, follow the agreed roster and assist with payments and HICAPS claims as required.

Qualification & experience

Qualification, Experience and Skills

• Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52021) obtained in Australia
• Current First Aid Certificate
• All relevant and up-to-date Professional and Indemnity and Public Liability insurances
• Minimum three years of relevant work experience as a Remedial Massage Therapist in a professional clinic setting
• Proven ability to assess clients, develop treatment plans and deliver effective remedial, deep tissue and sports massage to gain positive client results
• Sound knowledge of human anatomy, soft tissue conditions and massage techniques
• Ability to identify contraindications and adapt treatments to individual client needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an empathetic approach to client care
• Ability to maintain accurate treatment records and protect confidential client information
• Professional, reliable and committed to hygiene, safety and quality client care
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a clinic team