Employment Type : Permanent Full Time

Position Classification : Physiotherapist Lvl 4

Remuneration : - full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week : 38

Requisition ID : REQ

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 3 August 2026

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 position is a key leadership role within the CHW Physiotherapy Department. The successful applicant will lead a large team working in the acute critical care areas (including paediatric ICU, neonatal ICU and cardiac services) as well as coordinate the after hours services (rostering and training and supervision of staff). A high level of cardiorespiratory skills and knowledge is required as well as experience as a team leader or supervisor.

What You'll Be Doing

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 4 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.

Additional Benefits (where applicable):

- Flexible work opportunities




- Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
- Accrued days off (ADOs)
- Fitness passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)

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 Secure 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.

Additional Information

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 permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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

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📌 Physiotherapist Level 4 - Critical Care Team Leader (City of Parramatta Council)
🏢 Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
📍 City of Parramatta Council