Job Description: Paediatric Physiotherapist

Wage Status: Casual employment, $40–$50 per hour depending on qualifications and experience, with a quarterly performance incentive linked to caseload growth and utilisation

Reports To: Celeste Ashcroft, Director and Clinical Lead

Location: Building Blocks Therapy Hub – Epping and Hornsby, Sydney

Hours: Initially one afternoon per week at each clinic, with a minimum three-hour session per clinic. Opportunity to expand into morning sessions and additional hours as caseloads develop.

Position Overview

Building Blocks Therapy Hub (BBTH) is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our established multidisciplinary allied health team.

The Physiotherapist will provide high-quality, evidence-based assessment and intervention for children and adolescents with a diverse range of developmental, neurological, physical and functional needs.

The position will initially involve one afternoon per week at each of our Epping and Hornsby clinics, commencing with a minimum three-hour session at each location. As referrals and caseloads increase, there will be opportunities to expand into morning sessions, with the longer-term aim of establishing a sustainable and comprehensive physiotherapy service across both clinics.

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician who enjoys working with children and families and is motivated to contribute to the growth and development of a physiotherapy service within an established, well-resourced multidisciplinary practice.

Clinical supervision, mentoring and professional support will be provided according to the successful applicant's experience, clinical competencies and professional development needs.

Our commitment to delivering an EXCEPTIONAL experience underpins our clinical practice, family relationships, professional collaboration and team culture.

Key Responsibilities1. Clinical Assessment and Intervention

- Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments of children and adolescents presenting with developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, coordination, mobility and physical functioning difficulties.
- Develop individualised, evidence-based intervention plans that reflect each child's strengths, functional needs and family priorities.
- Provide engaging, developmentally appropriate and goal-directed physiotherapy interventions.
- Support the development of gross motor skills, balance, coordination, strength, postural control, mobility and functional independence.
- Provide education, practical strategies and home programs to parents, carers and educators to support the generalisation of skills.
- Monitor progress, evaluate intervention outcomes and modify treatment plans as required.
- Undertake reassessments and prepare comprehensive clinical reports, progress summaries and recommendations within BBTH's established timeframes.
- Provide physiotherapy services within the clinic and, where clinically appropriate and authorised, in school, preschool or community settings.

2. Caseload Development and Management

- Actively contribute to establishing and growing a sustainable paediatric physiotherapy caseload across Epping and Hornsby.
- Initially provide afternoon appointments, with a commitment to expanding availability into morning sessions as referrals and demand increase.
- Work collaboratively with administration and management to optimise appointment scheduling, utilisation and continuity of care.
- Promote ongoing client engagement through effective communication, appropriate treatment planning and timely follow-up.
- Identify opportunities to develop physiotherapy services and improve access for children and families.
- Contribute to the achievement of agreed caseload growth and service utilisation objectives.
- Maintain flexibility and responsiveness as the physiotherapy service develops.

3. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

- Work collaboratively with BBTH's Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and other allied health professionals.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, joint clinical planning and coordinated intervention where appropriate.




- Identify opportunities for appropriate internal referrals and integrated service delivery.
- Communicate effectively with families, educators, medical practitioners and external professionals to support coordinated care.
- Contribute positively to a supportive, respectful and collaborative team environment.

4. Service Development and Community Engagement

- Support the ongoing development and promotion of BBTH's paediatric physiotherapy services.
- Develop professional relationships with local schools, early childhood services, medical practitioners and other relevant referral networks.
- Contribute clinical knowledge and ideas to marketing, education and community engagement initiatives in collaboration with management.
- Identify opportunities for new services, programs and resources that respond to the needs of children and families.
- Represent BBTH professionally and promote the organisation's reputation for exceptional paediatric allied health care.

5. Clinical Documentation and Professional Standards

- Maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical records using BBTH's practice management system.
- Complete assessments, reports, progress notes and other clinical documentation in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Ensure clinical recommendations and service delivery comply with relevant professional, ethical and funding requirements, including NDIS and Medicare where applicable.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality and privacy.
- Follow BBTH policies relating to client communication, appointment management, referrals and external service delivery.
- Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, professional accountability and a commitment to safe, ethical practice.

6. Professional Development and Supervision

- Participate in clinical supervision and mentoring arrangements appropriate to experience and identified learning needs.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain and extend paediatric physiotherapy knowledge and clinical competencies.
- Seek guidance and consultation when working outside existing areas of competence or when managing complex presentations.
- Demonstrate reflective practice and a willingness to incorporate clinical feedback.
- Contribute to professional learning and knowledge sharing within the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in relevant team meetings, training and service development activities.

Performance Expectations

The successful applicant will be expected to:

- Deliver consistently high-quality, evidence-based, family-centred physiotherapy services.
- Establish positive and professional relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Demonstrate initiative and accountability in developing the physiotherapy caseload across both clinics.
- Progressively increase appointment utilisation, with the aim of expanding from afternoon-only sessions to additional morning availability.
- Maintain accurate documentation and complete reports within organisational timeframes.
- Collaborate effectively with administration, management and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Contribute to the development of referral pathways and ongoing service growth.
- Demonstrate commitment to BBTH's values, policies and standards of exceptional service.

Caseload growth expectations will be reviewed in consultation with management, taking into consideration referral demand, clinic capacity and the clinician's available working hours.

Qualifications and Essential Requirements

- Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy.
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Current NSW Working With Children Check.
- Current or willingness to obtain relevant professional indemnity insurance.
- Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and intervention.




- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently within professional competencies and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, child-centred and family-centred care.

Desirable Experience and Skills

- Previous experience working with children and adolescents in a paediatric physiotherapy setting.
- Experience supporting children with developmental delays, neurological conditions, disability, coordination difficulties or musculoskeletal presentations.
- Knowledge of the NDIS and contemporary paediatric allied health service delivery.
- Experience collaborating with Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, educators and other health professionals.
- Interest or experience in developing clinical services, referral relationships or community-based programs.

Applications from physiotherapists with a strong interest in paediatrics are encouraged. The level of clinical supervision and mentoring will be tailored to the successful applicant's experience and development needs.

Personal Attributes

We are seeking a Physiotherapist who demonstrates:

- Clinical excellence: A commitment to delivering thoughtful, evidence-based and engaging intervention.
- Initiative: A proactive approach to developing services, identifying opportunities and contributing to caseload growth.
- Collaboration: A genuine interest in multidisciplinary teamwork and shared clinical learning.
- Professionalism: Reliability, accountability, integrity and strong professional boundaries.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to changing caseloads, family needs and service demands.
- Commitment: Enthusiasm for building a rewarding and sustainable paediatric physiotherapy service.
- Exceptional service: A genuine commitment to providing children and families with a positive, respectful and supportive therapy experience.

Employment Conditions and Remuneration

- Casual employment commencing with one afternoon per week at Epping and one afternoon per week at Hornsby.
- Minimum three-hour session at each clinic, with actual rostered hours confirmed in accordance with applicable employment conditions.
- Opportunity to expand into morning sessions and additional hours as caseloads increase.
- Hourly remuneration based on qualifications and experience, subject to applicable award and minimum employment entitlements.
- Quarterly performance-based incentive opportunities linked to agreed caseload growth and utilisation targets.
- Clinical supervision and mentoring appropriate to experience.
- Access to established, well-resourced therapy environments, multidisciplinary colleagues and administrative support.
- Potential pathway to permanent part-time employment as the physiotherapy service expands.

About Building Blocks Therapy Hub

Building Blocks Therapy Hub is an established multidisciplinary paediatric allied health practice providing Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Physiotherapy services to children, adolescents and their families.

Our Epping and Hornsby clinics offer welcoming, well-equipped and engaging therapy environments, with access to a broad range of clinical resources and opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration.

We are committed to fostering a supportive workplace where clinicians feel valued, professionally challenged and encouraged to develop their skills.

At BBTH, EXCEPTIONAL is more than a standard of clinical care. It reflects our commitment to the experiences we create for our clients, families and team members.

We are looking for a Physiotherapist who shares this commitment and is excited by the prospect to contribute to the next stage of our physiotherapy service.

Position Review

The position, caseload development, working hours, supervision requirements and performance objectives will be reviewed regularly in consultation with the Director.

Opportunities to increase hours, expand clinical responsibilities and progress to permanent part-time employment will be considered as service demand and business requirements evolve.

Pay: $40.00 – $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6.0 – 16.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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