COMO Therapy is seeking a paediatric physiotherapist to join our team and work alongside truly amazing children and their families.
We are a mobile paediatric therapy service supporting children aged 0–18 across Canberra. We provide practical, evidence-based therapy tailored to each child's goals, delivered in home, daycare, school and community settings.
This role is part-time (1–4 days per week), with days and hours flexible to suit the successful applicant/s. The role involves supporting children with developmental, neurodevelopmental and physical challenges. We are seeking someone who enjoys creating engaging, practical, and fun therapy experiences for children.
As a smaller, paediatric-focused clinic, our priority is to provide high-quality therapy and genuine support for families and clinicians. We keep caseloads manageable so therapists can focus on delivering individualised care, building strong relationships with families, and helping children make meaningful progress.
The Role
- Work with children aged 0–18 with a range of developmental and physical challenges
- Deliver mobile physiotherapy services across homes, daycares and schools
- Help children build strength, coordination, mobility and participation skills
- Work collaboratively with families, educators and other professionals (e.g. OTs)
- Develop and implement evidence-based therapy plans, goals and programs tailored to each child
- Provide clinical direction and support for allied health assistant-delivered programs
- Complete clinical documentation, progress notes and reports for third-party providers, including the NDIS
About You
- Experience working within community, home-based or NDIS settings highly regarded
- Excellent communication and rapport-building skills, with the ability to develop trust and connection with children and families
- Strong clinical judgement and reasoning, with a proactive approach
- Experience conducting comprehensive paediatric physiotherapy assessments and developing tailored management plans to address each child's goals and clinical needs
- Flexible and agile thinking, with the ability to adapt physiotherapy sessions as required
- Strong written communication skills to prepare comprehensive clinical reports to support funding applications and liaise with external clinicians
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration based on experience
- Supportive, down-to-earth team environment
- Mentoring and clinical guidance
- Professional development opportunities and allowance
- Opportunity for career growth within a smaller paediatric clinic
- Diverse, community-based caseload
- Work-life balance with flexibility and autonomy in your role
What You'll Need
- A recognised Physiotherapy degree
- Current AHPRA registration
- At least 2 years Paediatric experience preferred
- Current WWVP registration and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current driver's licence and own vehicle
- Current CPR and First Aid certificates
- Full working rights in Australia
- A genuine interest in working with children and families
If you think you would be the perfect fit for our clinic, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to [email protected].
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to get in contact.
Pay: $95,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Current WWVP registration and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
Education:
- Bachelor Degree (Required)
Experience:
- Paediatric Physiotherapy: 2 years (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- AHPRA registration (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Location:
Work Location: On the road
