Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 22 September 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: 15
Requisition ID: REQ681856
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 22 August 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Johanna Newsom on
[email protected]
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 physiotherapy role works within the long-term ventilation model of care, preparing children for discharge to the community. This role requires cardiorespiratory skills appropriate to the caseload as well as experience with rehabilitation of children with complex disabilities.
What you'll be doing
This position is currently responsible for the physiotherapy management of children and adolescents who fall under the Long Term Ventilation Unit (LTVU) for 15 hours per week. The physiotherapist will also provide support to the Level 4 Outpatient team leader (4 hours per week).
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.
Whilst this role is currently working in the LTVU service the actual workload and structure of the position may change in future to align with the overall structure of the Physiotherapy Department.
Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
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Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and current Australian Physiotherapy registration with AHPRA.
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Extensive post graduate experience relevant to the position including casting and splinting experience.
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Postgraduate experience working with children with complex disabilities including neuromuscular and neurological disorders
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Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, (including negotiation and conflict resolution skills) and proven success in multidisciplinary team settings.
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Excellent time management and prioritisation skills with an ability to work flexibly within clinical and administrative service demands.
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Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and experience in quality improvement 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.
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 part time vacancies.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
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
[email protected]
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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