Physiotherapist Level 3 - Weekend/After Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal entertain- m

accrued days off (ADOs)

fitness passport

employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health's Children’s Hospital at Westmead Physiotherapy Department invites applications for a Level 3 Physiotherapist to join the afterhours team. The role focuses on respiratory care in ICU, wards and ED, with some cross-cover into orthopaedics and rehabilitation, and opportunities to support junior therapists.

The successful applicant will be experienced in adult or paediatric cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, demonstrate leadership, and coordinate caseloads.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and AHPRA registration.
• Significant postgraduate experience and knowledge in the relevant caseload.
• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical skills in the relevant caseload.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• The physiotherapist will provide clinical services to inpatients and/or outpatients.
• Deliver evidence-based care within a multidisciplinary and family-centred context.
• Participate in ongoing education, teaching, evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
• Lead coordination of service with weekday seniors and supervise staff as needed.

Education

Qualified Physiotherapist

AHPRA registration

Postgraduate experience

Advanced clinical skills

Time management

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentPart 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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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 atWestmead Physiotherapy Departmentaspartofthe afterhours team.Theclinicalcaseload is primarily respiratory (ICU, wards and ED), and the role will require some cross cover into other areas including orthopaedicsand rehabilitation.We are looking for a clinician experienced inadult or paediatriccardiorespiratory 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.

Monday 6-10 every week

Friday 4.30-11 every second week

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)

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and AHPRA registration.
• Significant postgraduate experience and knowledge in the relevant caseload.
• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical skills in the relevant caseload.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, (including negotiation and conflict resolution skills in (insert caseload specifics) 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 permanent and temporary part time vacancies.