Physiotherapist - Level 3 - Kids Rehab

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal entertain.

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health's Kids Rehab is seeking a Level 3 Physiotherapist to lead expert paediatric physiotherapy assessments and treatments in outpatient clinics. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, engage in teaching, research, and quality activities, and contribute to improved patient outcomes for children and families.

The role emphasises clinical excellence in paediatric neurodisability and brain injury, and includes opportunities to advance care coordination across hospital and

Qualifications

• Qualified Physiotherapist with AHPRA registration.
• Significant postgraduate experience in paediatric neurodisability or brain injury.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and ability to coordinate care for complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert physiotherapy assessment and treatment in outpatient settings.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and community services.
• Contribute to teaching, research and quality activities within Kids Rehab.

Skills

Paediatric neurodisability

Brain injury experience

Advanced clinical skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership in service improvement

Education

Physiotherapy degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until 19 November 2027
Position Classification:Physiotherapist Lvl 3
Remuneration:121568 - 125507 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ695240
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 25 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Angus Simpson on [e-mail]

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

Kids Rehab is the largest tertiary paediatric rehabilitation service in NSW, caring for children and young people who as the result of an injury/illness, health condition or surgical/medical intervention would benefit from a multidisciplinary program of goal-directed care. Rehabilitation is medically-led and provided in inpatient, day-admitted, outpatient and community settings.

The primary focus of the Physiotherapist Level 3 will be in the provision of expert, consultative assessment, treatment and community liaison within the outpatient multidisciplinary clinics, with some involvement in the intensive ambulatory rehabilitation caseload. The desirable candidate will have a keen interest in the utilisation of technology as an adjunct to traditional rehabilitation interventions, and a willingness to translate this into quality and research opportunities for Kids Rehab.

What you'll be doing

Working with personnel in Kids Rehab to implement, maintain and co-ordinate Physiotherapy services for children referred to this service. Responsibilities will include ongoing review of policies and procedures related to service delivery and referral to community agencies. Participation in teaching, research and Quality Activities is essential.

The physiotherapist may provide clinical services to inpatients, ambulatory rehab patients and out patients as determined by Kids Rehab clinical priorities. The physiotherapist will provide evidence based care within a multidisciplinary and family centred context, and utilise holistic physiotherapy models of care. Promoting coordination of care from acute to ambulatory services and facilitating discharge and transfer of care to community providers.

Participation is required in ongoing education, teaching, evidence based practice and quality improvement activities.

The Level 3 Physiotherapist will contribute at an advanced level to:

• Planning, development and evaluation of physiotherapy services.
• Development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and practice guidelines for patient care.
• Liaison with community based services relevant to the patient population.

Additional Benefits (where applicable):

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• Accrued days off (ADOs)
• Fitness passport
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and AHPRA registration.
• Significant postgraduate experience and knowledge in paediatric neurodisability &/or experience in brain injury.
• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical skills – ability to provide interventions and coordinate care for patients with complex needs.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, (including negotiation and conflict resolution skills) and proven success in multidisciplinary team settings.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills with an ability to work flexibly within clinical and administrative service demands.
• Experience in supervision of physiotherapy staff and students
• Demonstrated leadership skills in service delivery improvement activities and/or research.

Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [e-mail]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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