Physiotherapist Level 4 Orthopaedics Team Leader (Maternity Leave Backfill)

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Randwick; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment benefits

Accrued days off

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) is seeking a Physiotherapist Level 4 to lead orthopaedic and musculoskeletal services in Randwick. The role encompasses inpatient and outpatient care, multidisciplinary collaboration and ongoing professional development.

Key requirements include a recognised Physiotherapy qualification, AHPRA registration and substantial postgraduate experience. The role offers flexible benefits and is a temporary full-time appointment through to 10 October 2027.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and AHPRA registration.
• Significant postgraduate experience and knowledge in orthopaedic/musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical physiotherapy services to inpatients/outpatients.
• Deliver evidence-based care within a multidisciplinary, family-centred context.
• Participate in education, quality improvement and guideline development.

Skills

Postgraduate experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 10 October 2027

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 4

Remuneration: 131585 - 134775 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ707956

Location: Randwick

Applications Close: Midnight on 22 November 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Sharmane Motuliki 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.

The level 4 physiotherapy orthopaedic team leader manages a diverse team covering a variety or orthopaedic and musculoskeletal caseloads. This includes inpatient and outpatient, specialist children’s orthopaedics.

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.

• 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 the relevant clinical area
• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical skills in the relevant clinical are
• 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.

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]