CCLHD Head to Health Kids Hub Physiotherapist Level 3

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to June 2026
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ574605
Applications Close: Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 11:59pm

At Central Coast Local Health District, our strategic vision is Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone. Gosford Hospital is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Physiotherapist for our Head to Health Kids Hub. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise and make a meaningful impact on healthcare services for the Central Coast community.

About the Role

This position is located on the Central Coast and is a temporary contract role, lasting until June 2026.

Join our team at Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) as a Physiotherapist, where you will plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy care to patients/clients and their families/carers as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide leadership to a clinical team when needed, supervise Level 1/2 Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants, and students, and contribute to education, training, and continuous improvement efforts.

The Head to Health Kids Hub provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for children under 12 who require secondary mental health and wellbeing support. These hubs aim to improve early intervention outcomes by identifying and addressing mental health challenges in children at an early stage. Offering a stepped approach to care, the hubs provide tailored support, treatment, and intervention based on evidence and validated assessment tools. The team, consisting of medical professionals, allied health staff, psychologists, and early childhood development experts, works collaboratively to deliver bio-psycho-socio-cultural assessments and interventions that complement and enhance existing services for children and their families.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

• Demonstrated extensive clinical experience in delivering high quality physiotherapy services to clients experiencing a broad range of chronic illness, with an understanding of the principles of Recovery Oriented Mental Health Practice
• Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and guide and support others in service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff.
• Proven advanced reasoning and problem-solving skills, effective time management, and the ability to prioritise tasks while maintaining professional and ethical boundaries. Demonstrated leadership in planning and evaluating team activities.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.  

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment. 

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions. 

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact: Lani Mcgrath

Email: Lani.McGrath@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 4320 3996
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

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