Physiotherapist - Aquatic and Plagiocephaly (Grade 3)

The Royal Childrens Hospital

Job Title: Physiotherapist (Grade 3) - Aquatic Therapy and Plagiocephaly

• Work for Australias leading Childrens Hospital
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Parental Leave cover until 21/06/26

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term, Part Time position to cover Parental Leave for 10 months at 60.8 hours/0.8 FTE per fortnight within the Physiotherapy Department.

You will be responsible for leading the Aquatic Therapy service within the Physiotherapy Department as well as working in the primary contact, physiotherapist-led Plagiocephaly Assessment clinic. As well as providing clinical services in these areas, you will support and train other staff to work in these specialty areas.

Classification for this position will range from VB7 - VC1 (base salary $104,135 to $118,981 FTE per annum, plus superannuation).

What youll achieve:

• Deliver excellent evidence-based practice physiotherapy assessments and interventions, particularly in the areas of aquatic therapy and plagiocephaly
• Be a source of clinical expertise, advocacy and guidance within the clinical stream, across the department and within the broader multidisciplinary team
• Have a flexible and adaptable approach to functioning in a team environment that enhances the teams performance to ensure ongoing excellence in service delivery and teamwork
• Communicate effectively with patients and families to ensure their understanding and that their needs and views are included in plans and actions
• Oversee the Allied Health Assistant workforce within the Physiotherapy Department, including provision of clinical supervision and leave management

Your skills and experience:

• Hold a Physiotherapy qualification from an accredited course/university
• Registered to practice as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the area of aquatic physiotherapy
• Experience working in an actue teritary hospital and/or acute paediatric setting

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Department:

The Physiotherapy Department is a vibrant community of individuals who share a commitment to ongoing learning and partnering with families in the provision of evidence-based care. The Department also embodies the RCH Compact pledge that we do better work caring for children and families when we also care for each other.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging - increase your take home pay!
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain
• Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure

Application process

To apply, you will need a resume and tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!

For more information about this position please contact Fiona Fenton, Manager of Physiotherapy, Ph: 0403 130 ***, Email: ************@rch.org.au

Information :

• Company : The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
• Position : Physiotherapist - Aquatic and Plagiocephaly (Grade 3)
• Location : Parkville VIC
• Country : AU