Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Lvl 4) - Paediatrics - Temp FT
Requisition ID: REQ634555
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week - up to April 2027
Remuneration: $2,424.83 - $2,483.61 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Campbelltown Hospital
Applications close: 08/02/2026
Contact: Tanya Thompson - Physiotherapy - Head of Department - Tanya.Thompson1@health.nsw.gov.au or call on: 0428 670 446
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Step into a senior paediatric physiotherapy role where your expertise will make a real difference across a broad range of clinical settings. As a Level 4 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, you’ll provide advanced care across the Special Care Nursery, paediatric ward, and outpatient clinics, supporting infants, children, and families with complex and diverse needs. This is an opportunity to work at the top of your scope while delivering high quality, evidence based care.
You’ll play a key leadership role by supervising and mentoring paediatric physiotherapists and students, while also leading service development, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives. Your work will help shape paediatric physiotherapy services, strengthen clinical excellence, and improve outcomes for young patients across the service.
Are You the Right Fit?
We’re looking for a highly experienced paediatric physiotherapist with extensive clinical expertise across diverse caseloads, including preterm, orthopaedics, neurology, and musculoskeletal conditions. You bring strong clinical judgement, creative thinking, and problem solving skills, along with experience leading and managing physiotherapy teams.
The ideal candidate thrives on collaboration and is passionate about developing networks, promoting teamwork, and delivering high quality, family centred care. If you enjoy combining advanced clinical practice with leadership, mentoring, and service development, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in paediatric care.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
1. Current Physiotherapy Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Please describe how you apply your relevant clinical expertise and advance skills to meet the requirements of this role.
3. Please provide examples of how you have led others to develop and translate skills and experience in your clinical area of expertise.
4. Can you describe your relevant skills and experience in coordinating and managing a team effectively?
5. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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.
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