-08.png)
CAREERS AT ADAPT MOVEMENT · GERALDTON, WA
A clinic that invests in you as much as you invest in your patients.
If you're tired of working in isolation, passive treatment models, and feeling like your career isn't going anywhere, Adapt Movement is built around what good clinicians actually need. Real mentorship, a multidisciplinary team that challenges you, and a clear pathway forward, whether that's clinical depth, leadership, or simply being somewhere your contribution is felt.
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
You're a great clinician. But something about where you're working isn't quite right.
Not everyone who finds us is unhappy. Some are ambitious. Some want harder cases. Some want to finally work in a team that thinks the way they do. If any of this sounds like you, keep reading.
You feel like you're on a treadmill
High volume, short consultations, the same passive treatments on repeat. You came into this profession to help people improve their quality of life in a way that actually lasts, not to book them in for another appointment next week.
You don't believe in what you're doing
The clinical model around you doesn't match what the evidence says. Fear-based language, overmedicalisation, dependency-driven appointments. You know there's a better way to do this work.
You're working in isolation
Working alongside other disciplines gives you perspectives on your patients that you simply can't develop on your own. But right now, there's no one to have that conversation with.
You can't see where this is going
There's no pathway. No mentorship, no leadership track, no vision for what the next three years of your career could look like. You're just showing up and doing the work, and it's starting to wear on you.
You've stopped growing
You're competent. But competence without growth feels like stagnation. You want to be challenged, mentored, pushed, and surrounded by people who are as curious about pain and movement as you are.
You want harder, more complex cases
You're ready for the presentations that don't fit neatly into a protocol. Chronic pain, complex MSK, the cases where biology, psychology, and life experience all intersect. That's the work you want to be doing.
You want your work to actually land somewhere
In a regional community with real need, the difference a good clinician makes is tangible. You're drawn to that. Not because you want recognition, but because you want to know the work matters.
You want to keep learning and stay curious
You question your own assumptions. You follow where the evidence leads even when it challenges what you've always done. You want to be somewhere that not only allows that but expects it of you.
WHAT CHANGES WHEN YOU JOIN US
Here's what you actually get at Adapt Movement.
Not what sounds good in a job ad. What we have built and are continuing to build for the people who work here.
O1.
Mentorship That Actually Happens
Weekly 1:1 support, case-based discussions with the whole team, and a director who is still on the floor seeing patients and invested in your growth. Not a quarterly tick-box.
O4.
Complex, Meaningful Caseloads
Chronic pain, MSK, musculoskeletal rehab, post-surgical recovery. The kinds of presentations that ask more of you clinically and matter more to the people sitting in front of you.
O2.
A Team That Actually Talks
Physio, exercise physiology, psychology, and dietetics in the same building, about the same patients, in the same conversation. You'll think differently about pain within months of being here.
O5.
An Environment Built for Growth, Not Just Performance
CPD, case discussions, peer learning, and a team that stays genuinely curious about what the evidence is actually saying. We hold a high standard here, but it's never a lonely one. The expectation to keep growing comes with the support to actually do it.
O3.
A Clinical Model You Can Stand Behind
We practise from a biopsychosocial foundation and take the connection between mind, body, and lived experience seriously in every consultation. But we hold our frameworks loosely. When new evidence challenges what we do, we update. That intellectual honesty is something we expect from everyone on the team.
O6.
A Clear Pathway Forward
Whether you want to lead a team, deepen your clinical expertise, pursue further study, or grow your earning potential, we build that with you. Not for you. With you.
YOUR CAREER, YOUR DIRECTION
Not everyone wants the same thing from their career. We build a pathway tailored to you and your ambitions.
Too many clinics hire people and leave them to figure out the rest. We think about where you want to go and we build a path alongside you. Here are four directions we actively support and develop.
FOR THE HIGH ACHIEVER
Maximise Your Earning Potential
Wanting to earn well isn't something to apologise for. Strong clinical work should be rewarded, and we think about remuneration as something that grows with your contribution, not something fixed at the start and forgotten about.
-
Above-award base remuneration from the start
-
Performance-linked earning conversations as you grow
-
Caseload development support to build your practice within ours
-
Open, direct conversations about pay at every stage
FOR THE PASSIONATE EDUCATOR
Become a Mentor and Educator
Some of the most powerful work in healthcare happens when experienced clinicians pass on what they know. If teaching and shaping early-career clinicians energises you, we make that a formal part of your role.
-
Structured peer mentorship built into your working week
-
Involvement in professional development sessions and case discussions
-
Supervision experience across disciplines
-
Pathway toward external supervision and CPD facilitation
FOR THE NATURAL LEADER
Build and Lead a Team
If you find yourself naturally mentoring others, thinking about systems, or wanting input into how a clinic is actually run, we create space for that to develop. As we grow, there will be increasing opportunity for the right person to take on more and have a real say in where we're headed.
-
Formal mentorship responsibilities for junior clinicians
-
Input into clinical protocols and service development
-
Direct involvement in the strategic direction of the clinic
-
A pathway toward senior clinical leadership as we scale
FOR THE CLINICIAN WHO'S NEVER QUITE DONE LEARNING
Go Deeper. Stay Curious.
Whether you want postgraduate study, a clinical specialty in pain or MSK, or simply to keep growing your knowledge, your ambition to keep learning doesn't need to compete with your job here. It sits alongside it.
-
Professional development budget to invest in your own growth
-
Flexible scheduling to accommodate further study where possible
-
A clinically curious team to think through complex cases alongside
-
Support for specialty interest development in pain and MSK
WHO THRIVES HERE
The clinicians who thrive here tend to have a few things in common. And it goes beyond what's on their CV.
We've had people join us who were excellent clinicians and genuinely good people, but who struggled with what regional life and a growing clinic actually ask of you. We want to be upfront about that, because it matters.
The clinicians who do well at Adapt Movement aren't just strong in the treatment room. They show up for the community they've joined. They're curious about the town, visible in it, and invested in the life they're building here.
●
You're naturally outgoing and community-minded
You find energy in people. You're the kind of person who says yes to a local event, gets to know the neighbours, and genuinely enjoys being somewhere that knows your name.
Mentorship That Actually Happens
We've learned from experience that the people who struggle here tend to share a few patterns. Not to judge anyone, but because recognising yourself in this list is actually useful information before you apply.
x
Regional life appeals to you rather than feeling like a compromise. Uncertainty about the lifestyle tends to grow rather than settle once you're here.
x
Outside of work you engage with the place you live in. That matters more in a regional town than most people expect before they arrive.
x
You're waiting for opportunities to come to you. Things happen here because people make them happen. A passive approach doesn't work well in a small, fast-growing clinic.
x
The work is a job rather than a vocation. Our patients are often carrying a lot. The care they receive needs to be real.
x
You lean heavily on passive treatment approaches and aren't open to reconsidering them. Evidence-based, empowerment-focused care is the foundation here, not a preference.
●
You're proactive, not passive
You don't wait for things to come to you. If you see something that needs doing, you do it. You bring ideas, show initiative, and don't need to be told twice.
●
You care deeply about the people in front of you
The people we work with here have often been let down by healthcare before. They notice the difference when someone genuinely cares, and that context asks something real of the people who care for them.
●
You're excited by the idea of building something
We're a growing clinic, not a finished one. The people who love working here tend to be energised by that rather than anxious about it. They want to be part of what comes next.
ABOUT ADAPT MOVEMENT
Built differently, on purpose.
Adapt Movement is a multidisciplinary allied health and rehabilitation clinic in Geraldton, Western Australia. Physiotherapy, exercise physiology, psychology, dietetics, Pilates, and rehabilitation under one roof.
Pain and MSK is what this clinic was built to do well. Chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions are complex, and we approach them with a genuinely multidisciplinary lens, bringing together physiotherapy, exercise physiology, psychology, and dietetics around the same patient. That integration is what makes the difference.
People here are valued for how they contribute, not where they sit in a hierarchy.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Not a list of aspirations. The actual things that drive how we work every day.
O1.
Education Over Passive Treatment
We'd rather someone leave knowing more about themselves than leave needing more of us. Understanding the mind and body is the most powerful tool we have, and we use it in every consultation.
O3.
Evidence-Based, Always
We follow the science. We challenge outdated frameworks. We have direct conversations about what actually works and what the research actually says. And when the evidence moves, we move with it.
O2.
Empowerment Over Dependency
We measure success by how little people need us, not how often they return. Long-term independence is always the goal.
O4.
Human First
With our patients and with each other. We communicate with warmth and directness. People here are valued for how they contribute, not where they sit in a hierarchy.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Not every great clinician is the right fit for Adapt Movement.
●
Critical of the evidence, including their own biases
You've read the research and you question it. You hold your clinical frameworks loosely and update them when the evidence asks you to. You can sit with uncertainty rather than defaulting to habit.
And that's completely okay. We'd rather help you work that out early than have you join and realise three months in that the environment isn't right for you.
They're curious clinicians who hold their assumptions loosely, communicate well, and care about the people they work with. They want an environment that pushes them, supports them, and actually goes somewhere.
●
A communicator, not just a technician
You know that how you explain pain, movement, and recovery matters as much as any clinical technique. You make complex things accessible to the person in front of you.
●
Comfortable with complexity
Chronic pain, psychosocial factors, and messy presentations don't exhaust you. They interest you. Real clinical work rarely looks like a textbook case.
●
Curious and never quite done learning
You ask why often. New evidence that challenges old assumptions excites you rather than threatens you. You seek out professional development rather than waiting to be sent to it.
●
A team player by nature
You share knowledge without being asked. You ask for help when you need it. You celebrate the people around you. Ego has no seat at our table.
●
Genuinely open to regional life
Geraldton isn't the city, and you know that. You're curious about what it offers rather than what it lacks. You want to put roots somewhere that means something.
WHERE YOU ARE RIGHT NOW
Find your pathway. Click through to see what's here for you.
We're looking for people at different stages. The offer looks a little different depending on where you're at in your career.
OUR DISCIPLINES
Not just co-located. Actually collaborating.
We hire across all of these areas and welcome expressions of interest from any allied health professional who shares our values around pain, MSK, and empowerment-focused care.
Physiotherapy
Our primary clinical discipline. MSK, chronic pain, post-surgical rehab, and community-based care. Biopsychosocial approach across every presentation, every time.
FROM THE TEAM
Hear it from the people who work here.
"
"Working at Adapt has been such a collaborative and supportive environment. With endless opportunities to upskilling and learn from each other. Everyone brings their own unique skill set to the team. Every day is different, presenting new challenges and opportunities to build networks."
Danielle Carroll
Pilates instructor and allied health assistant
"
"Supportive environment with lovely people. Autonomy to treat the way you want, with an emphasis on patient centred care rather than KPI's, etc. Focus on evidence-based practice and developing as a clinician. Remuneration is structured so that you are rewarded for your hard work. No weekend work or late nights."
Dave Cross
Previous Adapt Movement Physiotherapist
"
I’ve always felt genuinely welcomed and supported by the team. One thing that really stood out to me was how caring and connected the culture is. There’s a real sense that people genuinely want the best for both their clients and each other. Working alongside Sam has been incredibly rewarding — he is passionate, kind, supportive, and truly cares about the people he works with.
Tanya Dale
Dietitian
CULTURE AND LIFE
What it actually feels like to work here.
Great clinical work comes from a team that trusts each other. This is a glimpse into what that looks like day to day.
LIFE IN GERALDTON
You're not just choosing a job. You're choosing where to live.
Geraldton is Western Australia's midwest coastal city, on the Indian Ocean about 4.5 hours north of Perth. Big enough to have everything you need. Small enough that you actually know people.
For many of our team members, the move turned out to be one of the best decisions they made. A few reasons why:
●
Over 300 days of sunshine a year and a coastline most people only dream about
●
Significantly lower cost of living than Perth, own a home rather than just rent
●
Your clinical work is felt by a real community, not lost in a saturated market
●
A welcoming, close-knit community that doesn't take long to feel like home
●
Geraldton is growing, a strong time to put down real roots
Moving from interstate or out of the region?
Relocation support is something we take seriously. We also have access to rural health workforce scholarships that can significantly offset moving costs for the right candidate. Ask us about this when you get in touch.
Geraldton,WA
Indian Ocean Coastline 1 Irene Street, Mount Tarcoola WA 6530
THE PROCESS
How we hire, and why we move the way we do.
We move carefully because we're looking for the right fit on both sides. Not just someone available. Here's what the process looks like from your end.
O1.
Submit Your Expression of Interest
Fill in the form below. Tell us who you are, where you're at, and why Adapt Movement resonates with you specifically.
O2.
Initial Conversation
If we see a potential fit, Samuel will reach out for a relaxed, no-pressure conversation. Ask us anything. It's genuinely two-way.
O3.
Clinic Visit or Deep Dive
We'll invite you in person, or run a detailed video call if you're interstate. Meet the team, see the space, and get a real feel for whether this is the right environment for you.
O4.
Offer and Onboarding
If it's a mutual yes, we make a considered, fair offer. Relocation, registration, and your first weeks are supported with genuine care, not just paperwork.
GET IN TOUCH
Express Your Interest
This isn't a formal application. It's the beginning of a conversation. Take your time. Tell us who you actually are.
Questions people actually ask us.
Do I need to already live in Geraldton?
Not at all. We've hired people from Perth and interstate before, and we take relocation seriously rather than just mentioning it as a footnote. We also have access to rural health workforce scholarships that can significantly offset moving costs for the right candidate. Ask us about this when you get in touch and we'll walk you through what's available.
Is sponsorship available for international applicants?
At this stage we require full working rights in Australia and current AHPRA registration where applicable. We're unable to sponsor visas. If you're a New Zealand or international graduate, the AHPRA website is the right starting point for registration requirements.
What does mentorship look like for new graduates?
All new graduates receive weekly 1:1 support with a senior clinician, regular case-based discussions with the full multidisciplinary team, and a professional development budget to access external CPD. For disciplines where formal external supervision is required by your professional body, such as psychology, dietetics, or physio, we arrange and support that externally through appropriate supervisors in your field. We have a structured onboarding process for new graduates that differs from what we do for more senior hires. Ask us at interview and we'll walk you through exactly what it looks like for your specific discipline.
What kinds of clients and presentations can I expect?
Pain and MSK is what this clinic was built to do well. You'll see chronic pain presentations, musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and complex cases with significant psychosocial dimensions. Geraldton's regional population means presentations that simply don't come through the door in a metro specialist clinic. We actively embrace that complexity.
Is this a full-time or part-time role?
We're flexible and will have an open conversation about what works for both sides. We generally prefer full-time where possible, but we've made part-time work for the right person. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll tell you honestly what we can accommodate.
How is pay structured?
Above-award remuneration, reflective of your experience and your contribution. We'd rather have a direct conversation about this at interview than put a number out of context here. You'll find us straightforward about it. And if earnings growth over time matters to you, tell us that too. We build that into the conversation about your pathway from the beginning.
My discipline isn't listed. Should I still reach out?
Yes. If our approach to pain and MSK care resonates with you and you work in any allied health discipline, we want to hear from you. We're growing and our future team shape isn't fully set. Submit an expression of interest and let's see if there's something worth exploring together.