Paediatric Physiotherapist – Full-Time or Part-Time

Join a Growing Allied Health Team

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary allied health team. This role offers the opportunity to work across clinic-based and community settings, supporting children and families to achieve meaningful outcomes through evidence-based, family-centred care.

Whether you are an experienced clinician or an early-career physiotherapist looking to develop your skills, we provide the support, mentoring, and flexibility needed to help you thrive.

Locations

Flexible opportunities are available across:

- Craigieburn
- Reservoir
- Community-based services

Employment Type
- Full-Time or Part-Time
- Flexible working arrangements available

Operating Hours
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

You can choose working hours that best suit your lifestyle and commitments.

About the Role

As a Paediatric Physiotherapist, you will work with children presenting with physical disabilities, neurological conditions, developmental delays, and a variety of mobility and functional challenges.

You will provide assessment, intervention, education, and advocacy to support children in achieving greater independence and participation in everyday activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive assessments of children's physical, developmental, and functional abilities
- Evaluate medical history, movement patterns, and functional performance
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and diagnoses
- Deliver physiotherapy interventions, including manual therapy and rehabilitation programs
- Implement play-based therapy approaches to engage children in meaningful movement activities




- Prescribe and supervise exercise programs to improve strength, mobility, and motor skills
- Educate parents and caregivers on therapy techniques and home-based strategies
- Recommend, prescribe, and assist with mobility aids, orthotics, and assistive technology
- Advocate for children's inclusion and participation within schools, sporting activities, and community programs
- Maintain accurate clinical records and reports
- Adjust treatment plans in response to client progress and changing needs
- Provide services within clinic and community settings
- Collaborate with families, educators, support coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams

Additional Responsibilities
- Manage a growing and diverse caseload
- Complete Assistive Technology (AT) assessments and reports independently
- Support and supervise Allied Health Assistant students
- Provide peer support to graduate Physiotherapists
- Participate in multidisciplinary training and professional development workshops
- Develop specialist clinical skills and areas of interest
- Work closely with NDIS participants, planners, support coordinators, and stakeholders to align therapy goals with funding outcomes

What We Offer Qualified Support
- Dedicated administration support team
- Dedicated HR and finance teams
- Team leaders and managers within each discipline
- Fully equipped clinics with extensive resources
- Community resource packs for mobile clinicians




- Streamlined systems and processes to support clinical work
- Monthly discipline-specific resource budgets
- Internal and external supervision and mentoring
- Opportunities to observe experienced and specialist clinicians across disciplines

Professional Development
- Ongoing mentoring and supervision
- Career progression opportunities
- Team-specific meetings and clinical support
- Complimentary in-house professional development
- Over 40 hours of professional development annually
- Paid professional development leave
- Annual professional development budget

Additional Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Work-life balance focus
- Autonomy over scheduling and caseload management
- Modern clinic facilities
- Access to a work vehicle for community visits
- Paid travel for community-based services
- Work-related travel coverage
- Paid staff meetings and training sessions
- Access to gym and swimming facilities at selected locations

Essential Requirements
- Current AHPRA registration
- Membership with the relevant skilled association
- Working with Children Check
- Victorian Police Check
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence

Desirable
- Previous physiotherapy experience (preferred but not essential)
- Passion for paediatric and community-based practice
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to build your clinical expertise within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. You'll enjoy flexibility, strong professional support, and clear pathways for career growth while working with a diverse and rewarding caseload.

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