Paediatric Physiotherapist - Generalist

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 11.5 months with possibility of extension and or permanency
Classification: Health Professional Level 4 (PN 72707) 
Salary: $127,597- $141,511 (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Acute Allied Health Services (AAHS) Physiotherapy
Closing Date: 25 November 2026

What can we offer you: 

About the Role:

Acute Allied Health Services (AAHS) Physiotherapy delivers high-quality care across acute inpatient and specialised outpatient settings. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Physiotherapist to provide advanced clinical services to paediatric and neonatal patients while supporting the development of the physiotherapy workforce.

You will deliver advanced physiotherapy services to paediatric and neonatal patients across acute and outpatient settings. You will manage complex clinical presentations, provide leadership through supervision and mentoring, support service improvement initiatives, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, family-centred care. Participation in the HP4 on-call and/or NICU weekend roster is required.

To be successful in this role, you will have at least five years' post-graduate clinical physiotherapy experience, including a minimum of three years in paediatric physiotherapy. You will bring advanced clinical expertise in the assessment and management of paediatric and neonatal patients, the ability to manage complex clinical presentations with a high degree of autonomy, and excellent communication skills. Experience in supervision, mentoring, staff development and student education is highly desirable.

This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse clinical areas, contribute to service innovation and further develop your leadership and advanced clinical skills. You will become part of a supportive and highly skilled physiotherapy team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of children, newborns and their families.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response (where possible, include specific examples of your work) to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. 
 

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Emily Heckendorf on (02) 5124 2154 or at Emily.Heckendorf@act.gov.au

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