Biomechanist Gait

About the role

The Queensland Children's Motion Analysis Service (QCMAS) within the Queensland Children's Hospital is looking for a Biomechanist Gait to provide a professional level of clinical services. The service works with Orthopaedic surgeons and offers walking assessments to children and young people with complex gait and movement disorders, guiding treatment decisions. The role is permanent and flexible part-time, based in Brisbane South.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver motion analysis clinical services using knowledge of biomechanical modelling, electromyography and functional anatomy, applied to data capture, processing and interpretation.
• Contribute to clinical practices, procedures and protocols, collaborating across disciplines.
• Apply professional judgement to a routine caseload and grow clinical skills within the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to clinical research and use evidence-based research to develop biomechanical methods for clinical decision making and intervention planning.
• Operate and maintain advanced medical equipment accurately, and develop, update and maintain QCMAS applications and reports.
• Liaise with health professionals and advocate the functions and benefits of QCMAS.
• Advise health practitioners on the biomechanical aspects of movement analysis.
• Help develop and deliver educational resources and training for clinicians and students.

Required skills

• Biomechanical modelling and electromyography
• Functional anatomy
• Hardware and software operation and maintenance of medical equipment
• Programming to build and maintain applications and reports

What we offer

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive remuneration with annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program

Applicants apply online through the Queensland Health careers site; agency referrals are not accepted. The closing date is 19 November 2026.