Level 4 Senior Physiotherapist
Step into a leading role at John Hunter Children’s Hospital—where expert paediatric physiotherapy meets purpose, innovation, and heartfelt care.
Remuneration: $121,658 - $124,607 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until September 2026
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 4
Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ578102
Applications Close: Sunday, 13th July 2025
The Paediatric Physiotherapy Department is located within John Hunter Children’s Hospital. The team is comprised of dedicated and caring Physiotherapists who have an interest in providing excellent therapy services to the Children, Young people and Families of the Hunter New England area via inpatient, outpatient and clinic settings. We work collaboratively with many different services and health care professionals.
About the role:
This opportunity requires a highly skilled physiotherapist with extensive clinical experience in NICU and other paediatric clinical specialty areas. This includes service development, innovation, advanced reasoning and the ability to manage novel and complex paediatric conditions in an acute setting. This position will be responsible for providing clinical support, consultation and education across the HNELHD district in addition to student supervision and mentoring for junior staff.
Support will be provided by the Level 5 Head of Department for Paediatric Physiotherapy, with regular clinical supervision with senior staff and opportunity to participate in all aspects of the Paediatric Physiotherapy department. This includes regular in-service programs, opportunity for upskilling in common paediatric outpatient presentations and support for attendance at external seminars and conferences relevant to the role.
About you:
We are looking for a strong team player who has extensive experience in NICU and other paediatric physiotherapy specialty areas. Many of the speciality teams within the Children’s hospital access experienced and collaborative Physiotherapists who can interface with staff and families to provide patient centred care. Experience in delivering this type of Physiotherapy service is essential to the position.
Requirements:
- Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
- 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 Bianca Da Silva on Bianca.DaSilva@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
