Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Pediatric Locum Bank

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About the Role:

We’re looking for a Grade 2 Physiotherapist (PT) to join our team in a locum capacity at Monash Children’s Hospital (MCH). This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of Australia’s leading paediatric services, making a meaningful difference in the care of children and their families.

What we offer:

• Casual weekday and weekend shifts
• Experience in a variety of clinical areas across a premier paediatric hospital
• The chance to work alongside highly skilled clinicians in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment

Weekday Locum Role:

As a locum paediatric PT at MCH, you will provide short term coverage during periods of vacancy, which may include part-time or full-time blocks of work during the working week of Monday to Friday. Your work will involve PT assessment and intervention with infants, children and adolescents and their families within an acute hospital setting. You will collaborate closely with your multidisciplinary colleagues across the service to enquire high quality consistent and family centred care.

Weekend Locum Role:

The weekend locum position is an autonomous role, working independently as the sole PT on site for the duration of the shift, supporting a range of clinical areas across the MCH programs including the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. The focus includes on priority referrals mostly including respiratory management and supporting urgent referrals as well as safe and timely weekend discharges. The weekend service runs on Saturday and Sundays from 8.30am for 4-6 hours. Scope to extend the shift exists if it supports clinical care or timely discharge. This role operates on a minimum frequency of once every 4–6 weeks, with rosters released in advance to allow flexibility and choice of shifts.

By joining the MCH Locum Bank you will be considered for casual PT work shifts across MCH. Once registered, you may be contacted when locum work becomes available, depending on service needs across both weekday and weekend rosters. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are seeking weekday or weekend work and outline your availability.

About Us:

Physiotherapists at MCH play a key role in supporting infants, children, adolescents and their families across acute inpatient areas and selected ambulatory services. In this role you will provide evidence-based family centred care, conduct comprehensive assessments and intervention and work collaboratively with clinical teams and community services to ensure safe, coordinated care and discharge.

About You:

To thrive in this role, you will bring the following:

• Minimum 2 years clinical Physiotherapy experience, ideally in acute care (paediatrics preferred)
• Strong clinical reasoning to manage complex and medically fragile patients
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of paediatric developmental frameworks and functional assessment tools
• Well-developed discharge planning skills, including understanding of Victorian community health, education, and NDIS systems
• Proactive, patient-centred approach with excellent communication skills for children, adolescents, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Enthusiasm for teamwork and experience supervising or mentoring junior staff or students
• Ambition to grow your clinical skills, expand your knowledge, and support the development of others
• High professional accountability, adaptability, and commitment to evidence-based practice

Mandatory requirements of the role:

• Relevant Physiotherapy qualification
• Current, unconditional AHPRA registration
• Broad paediatric or acute clinical skills easily transferrable to this role
• Experience providing paediatric physiotherapy services, including assessment, intervention, case management, and discharge planning across hospital and community settings

In Return:

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Laura Morel, Profession Lead - Physiotherapy on 8572 3003 or 0497 192 065.

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How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.