Physiotherapist - Level 3 - Kids Rehab

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment

Accrued days off

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is seeking a Physiotherapist Level 3 to join Kids Rehab in Westmead on a temporary full-time basis until 19 November 2027. You will provide expert assessment and treatment for children in outpatient multidisciplinary clinics and liaise with community services, while exploring technology-assisted rehabilitation.

A collaborative, family-centred approach and commitment to quality improvement will be essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Temporary Full Time position until 19 November 2027
• Physiotherapist Level 3 classification
• Based in Westmead within NSW Health context
• Involvement in outpatient multidisciplinary clinics and community liaison

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultative physiotherapy services in Kids Rehab outpatient clinics.
• Review and update policies and procedures related to service delivery.
• Participate in teaching, research and quality activities.
• Coordinate care from acute to ambulatory services and plan discharge with community providers.

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full 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]

At the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

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.

• 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)

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.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

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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