Physiotherapist Level 3 - Weekend/After Hours

The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging benefits

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network at Westmead is seeking a Part-time Physiotherapist Level 3 to join the afterhours team in the Physiotherapy Department. The clinical caseload is primarily respiratory (ICU, wards and ED), and the role will require cross coverage into orthopaedics and rehabilitation.

There is training and support available with the weekday team. Weekday coordination with seniors and opportunities to lead service development are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult or paediatric cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
• Ability to support junior therapists and coordinate caseloads.
• Cross cover into orthopaedics and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to inpatients and/or outpatients as determined by the role.
• Offer evidence based care within a multidisciplinary and family centred context.
• Participate in ongoing education, teaching, and quality improvement activities.
• Lead planning, development and evaluation of physiotherapy services.

Skills

Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy

Paediatric/adult exposure

Caseload coordination

Team support

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 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: 17.75 Requisition ID: REQ705299 Location: Westmead Applications Close: Midnight on 26 November 2026 For role related queries or questions contact Kristina Van Den Dolder 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. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Children’s Hospital at Westmead Physiotherapy Department as part of the afterhours team. The clinical caseload is primarily respiratory (ICU, wards and ED), and the role will require some cross cover into other areas including orthopaedics and rehabilitation. We are looking for a clinician experienced in adult or paediatric cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, who is comfortable supporting junior therapists and coordinating caseloads. There is training and support available with the weekday team, and an opportunity to lead coordination of the service with the weekday seniors. Application from physiotherapists interested in all or part of the shifts available is encouraged.

Shifts available:

• Monday 6-10 every week
• Friday 4.30-11 every second week
• Saturday 8-4.30 3 weekends in 4
• Sunday 8-4.30 1 weekend in 4

What you'll be doing

The physiotherapist will provide clinical services to inpatients and/or outpatients as determined by the particular role. The physiotherapist will provide evidence based care within a multidisciplinary and family centred context, and utilise holistic physiotherapy models of care. 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)

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 permanent and temporary 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 Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube