Physiotherapist

government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Ongoing clinical supervision

Job summary

Nepean School in Melbourne is seeking a physiotherapist to join our paediatric team, delivering therapy in classroom and school environments. You may be a graduate or an experienced clinician, with strong willingness to learn and share knowledge.

The role is full-time, five days per week during school terms. You will work with children aged 5–18 with physical disabilities or health impairments, gaining exposure to cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, epilepsy and related conditions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated exemplary communication and interpersonal skills when working with students, families, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in collaboration with therapy and teaching teams to devise programs that establish and extend a student’s functional movement skills in a range of contexts.
• Highly developed organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently, utilise effective time management strategies, establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work with students and their teams to assess students’ access to their learning and create functional goals.
• Support students to reach their gross motor goals and participate in all areas of day-to-day school life.
• Use your knowledge of assistive technology to prescribe therapeutic equipment such as postural supports, wheelchairs and alternative seating.
• Learn about other therapy disciplines, apply them to your practice, and share your knowledge with your team.
• Participate in Student Support Groups and other planning meetings to share your expertise.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organisation

Job description

Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs

Reference: 1552004

Location Profile

The passionate and supportive physiotherapy team at Nepean School are looking for a new member to join our team. You may be a graduate or experienced clinician; the most important thing is that you are willing to learn and share your knowledge!The position is full time, 5 days per week, during school terms.

Nepean School is a government school for students aged 5-18 years and caters for students who have a physical disability and/or significant health impairment. We are passionate about education and learning opportunities for everyone, regardless of challenges they may face. Our students engage with therapy in the classroom as part of their education program.

As a member of our team, you can gain exposure to a broad range of paediatric conditions including cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, epilepsy, hypermobility disorders, autism spectrum disorder and a variety of genetic conditions. You will also develop skills suitable for working in a variety of special needs areas.

Selection Criteria

KSC3. Demonstrated exemplary communication and interpersonal skills when working with students, families, colleagues, and other professionals.

KSC4. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in collaboration with therapy and teaching teams to devise programs that establish and extend a student¿s functional movement skills in a range of contexts.

KSC5. Highly developed organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently, utilise effective time management strategies, establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Role

We pride ourselves on our ongoing commitment to learning and teamwork. This position offers:

• Paediatric and aquatics physiotherapy experience.
• Ongoing clinical supervision from senior Physiotherapist.
• All therapy delivered within a group-based model alongside teachers.
• Provision of therapy to students in real, authentic environments such as in the yard, mealtimes, in the classroom and in the community.
• Weekly therapy specific peer-peer learning program (professional development, case studies, peer reviewing articles).
• Opportunities to learn Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) (e.g. PODD, Key Word Sign/Auslan, electronic communication devices).
• Generous annual leave provided during school holidays.
• Continuity of care (the same caseload across the whole school year).

As part of the Nepean School team, you will be working closely with Teaching, Education Support and therapy staff to provide regular class-based physiotherapy sessions to our students. These sessions have a focus on gross motor development, and may include aspects of gait training, hydrotherapy, bike riding skills, sports skills, positioning, targeted exercises, and prescription of therapeutic equipment, such as standing frames, walking frames, wheelchairs and orthoses

Responsibilities

• work with students and their teams to assess students access to their learning and create functional goals.
• support students to reach their gross motor goals and participate in all areas of day-to-day school life
• use your knowledge of assistive technology to prescribe therapeutic equipment such as postural supports, wheelchairs and alternative seating.
• learn about other therapy disciplines, apply them to your practice, and share your knowledge with your team.
• participate in Student Support Groups and other planning meetings to share your expertise.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [e-mail]

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

Applications close Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 11.59pm