Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist
Paediatric Physiotherapist Level 3, Child, Youth and Family
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 06 June 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ660785
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
North Shore Community Health Centre and Top Ryde Community Health Centre. The role requires a flexible approach to service delivery, including the ability to work across multiple sites as required.
What you'll be doing
The Senior Physiotherapist is a key member of the multidisciplinary Child, Youth and Family (CYF) Team, delivering comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and intervention to infants and children. The role supports children and their families to achieve optimal health, motor development, and participation in everyday activities through a family-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach.
Reporting professionally and operationally to the CYF Physiotherapy Team Leader, the Senior Physiotherapist manages a complex caseload and contributes to coordinated, integrated care across the service system. As a senior clinician, the role provides clinical consultation, guidance, and mentorship to team members, and actively participates in multidisciplinary assessment, case discussion, and care planning.
The role requires advanced clinical expertise in paediatric physiotherapy and experience working with children with developmental and physical support needs within a community health context. A high level of autonomy is expected, with responsibility for applying advanced clinical reasoning to the assessment, diagnosis, and management of children’s motor development and functional needs, including the interpretation and review of developmental profiles to inform goal-directed intervention.
The Senior Physiotherapist facilitates timely referrals and supports effective service navigation for children requiring additional or specialist services, ensuring responsive, seamless, and family-centred care.
In addition, the role contributes to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and workforce capability building within the Child and Family Health team.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Where you'll be working
North Shore Community Health Centre and Top Ryde Community Health Centre. The role requires a flexible approach to service delivery, including the ability to work across multiple sites as required.
What you'll be doing
The Senior Physiotherapist is a key member of the multidisciplinary Child, Youth and Family (CYF) Team, delivering comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and intervention to infants and children. The role supports children and their families to achieve optimal health, motor development, and participation in everyday activities through a family-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach.
Reporting professionally and operationally to the CYF Physiotherapy Team Leader, the Senior Physiotherapist manages a complex caseload and contributes to coordinated, integrated care across the service system. As a senior clinician, the role provides clinical consultation, guidance, and mentorship to team members, and actively participates in multidisciplinary assessment, case discussion, and care planning.
The role requires advanced clinical expertise in paediatric physiotherapy and experience working with children with developmental and physical support needs within a community health context. A high level of autonomy is expected, with responsibility for applying advanced clinical reasoning to the assessment, diagnosis, and management of children’s motor development and functional needs, including the interpretation and review of developmental profiles to inform goal-directed intervention.
The Senior Physiotherapist facilitates timely referrals and supports effective service navigation for children requiring additional or specialist services, ensuring responsive, seamless, and family-centred care.
In addition, the role contributes to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and workforce capability building within the Child and Family Health team.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Must hold current registration to practice as a Physiotherapist with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA). A current and unrestricted NSW driver's licence (P2 licence acceptable).
- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge of Paediatric Physiotherapy with evidence of extensive clinical experience as a Level 2 Physiotherapist or above and significant experience in intervention across a diverse range of paediatric diagnostic groups, including the specialty of child development. This includes working with clients who have complex social or health needs, including trauma-related experiences.
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, evidence of quality improvement and service evaluation skills and experience.
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For role related queries or questions contact Emily Alexander on Emily.Alexander@health.nsw.gov.au or 0428 963 880
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 15 May 2026
