Physiotherapist Level 3 - Paediatrics

Empower little lives - assess, treat & support children aged 0-5 with movement concerns 

Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ569666
Applications Close: Sunday 18th May 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

 
About the role:

This role will see you assess, implement, and monitor treatment outcomes for paediatric patients meeting the inclusion criteria for this service - including congenital hip dysplasia; plagiocephaly; torticollis; talipes; developmental concerns; and gait and lower limb alignment concerns in 0-5-year-olds.

Establishing a network within the Paediatric Physiotherapy services at John Hunter Children’s Hospital will be a key link for clinical supervision and support. The Site Senior Physiotherapist will support opportunities to meet the staff both onsite and externally where required.

You will be required to work effectively across multiple sites, including Cessnock and Maitland Hospitals, depending on patient needs.

Where you'll be working:

You will work autonomously in the Outpatient setting, as part of our expanding Physiotherapy service at Maitland Hospital.

There is negotiated clinical space at Cessnock Hospital when required, as well as strong links between Community Child and Family Nurses and the Children’s services at John Hunter Children’s Hospital.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced and adaptable communicator, who is able to tailor their communication to suit a variety of audiences with clarity and confidence. You thrive both working independently and as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, navigating complex situations with professionalism and ease. With a strong background in paediatric physiotherapy, particularly working with newborns and infants, you bring expert clinical knowledge and practical experience to your role.

You have demonstrated leadership in planning and evaluating team activities and are confident in providing supervision and mentorship to students and less experienced colleagues. Above all, you are committed, organised and passionate about delivering high-quality care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Requirements:

• Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

 
Additional Information:
 

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

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For role related queries or questions contact Wendy Fernandes on Wendy.Fernandes@health.nsw.gov.au