Physiotherapist - Orthopaedics (Grade 2)

Physiotherapist - Orthopaedics (Grade 2)

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The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) is a leading children’s hospital in Melbourne, Australia, providing comprehensive paediatric, adolescent, and tertiary care. With a 150‑year history, more than 6,000 staff, an annual budget of $850 M and 350 beds, RCH is a cornerstone of the Melbourne Children’s Campus and a national leader in child health.

About the Role

This is a fixed‑term, part‑time position to cover parental leave until late March 2026 at 0.5 FTE (38 hours per fortnight) within the Physiotherapy Department. The role works in the orthopaedic stream, including spinal surgery and orthopaedic cerebral palsy surgery, with possible allocation to other orthopaedic and musculoskeletal areas to meet workforce demands.

What You'll Achieve

• Provide clinical care, advice and education in line with clinical guidelines and evidence relevant to the patient's condition and clinical needs.
• Ensure timely provision of physiotherapy services through appropriate prioritisation of own caseload, that of junior staff, as well as patient needs.
• Work effectively and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to establish common goals and to develop and offer best care to children and families, ensuring that patient care is integrated and effective.
• Identify personal and professional development needs, and plan and implement strategies for achieving them.

Your Skills and Experience

Other Requirements

Application Process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position in line with the above requirements. Shortlisting will commence immediately; we encourage you to apply promptly. For more information, please contact Fiona Fenton, Manager of Physiotherapy, Ph : 0403 130 342, Email : fiona.fenton@rch.org.au .

What We Offer

RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement. This is also a requirement of your employment to comply with any direction given by RCH that you be vaccinated against or prove immunity to any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.

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