Physiotherapist Grade 3 - Monash's Children's

Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:

Join our team as a Grade 3 Paediatric Physiotherapist on a part-time, ongoing (30.4 hours per fortnight / 0.40 EFT) basis, based at the Monash Children’s Hospital.

In this position you will primarily provide outpatient care to children with non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions, as well as children with chronic inflammatory conditions.

You will be the physiotherapy lead for a newly created Non-inflammatory Physiotherapist Led Paediatric Rheumatology Clinic. Working alongside Paediatric Rheumatology medical staff, you will be responsible for the primary assessment of children referred to this tertiary service. Expert diagnosis, patient and family education will be provided, as well referral to appropriate follow up services either at Monash Children’s Hospital or a community provider.   

This role includes the provision of care to children admitted with complex musculoskeletal conditions, delivering expert direct patient care while also providing leadership, support, teaching and training to Grade 1 and 2 physiotherapists, allied health assistants and students. The role will also involve collaborating with community and regional colleagues to support patient flow and facilitate effective discharge services.

In this position you will be responsible for: 

• Providing expert physiotherapy assessment and management of children in the Non-Inflammatory Physiotherapist Led Paediatric Rheumatology Clinic 

• Delivering and co-ordinating outpatient physiotherapy services for children referred to the Monash Children’s Allied Health Department with complex musculoskeletal conditions 

• Referring children from the Non-Inflammatory Physiotherapist Led Paediatric Rheumatology Clinic to appropriate community providers 

• Evaluating the effectiveness of the Non-Inflammatory Physiotherapist Led Paediatric Rheumatology Clinic in conjunction with medical colleagues 

• Co-ordinating and delivering inpatient services to ward based infants and children admitted with complex musculoskeletal conditions. 

• Providing specialist clinical knowledge in the fields of the Paediatric Physiotherapy and supporting the Grade 3/4 physiotherapists to lead the clinical service delivery within the Monash Children’s Hospital physiotherapy team  

This role may require participation in an after-hours service roster, including weekends, public holidays, and late shifts.

About Us:

Monash Children’s Hospital is one of Australia’s leading providers of integrated children’s health services, with more than 30 specialist services and programs. We have Victoria’s largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provide leading paediatric services in many areas including Rehabilitation & Oncology. Physiotherapy at Monash Children’s Hospital provides specialised services to paediatric patients across the continuum including inpatients, outpatients and via Hospital in the Home. 

About You:

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Your pro-active, patient centred attitude 
• Enthusiasm for multidisciplinary teamwork 
• Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge and develop others 

Mandatory Requirements: 

• A relevant Physiotherapy qualification 
• Current unconditional AHPRA registration 
• Significant physiotherapy clinical experience 
• Experience in the management of complex paediatric musculoskeletal and rheumatological conditions, including both inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions, or relevant and transferable experience managing complex adult musculoskeletal and rheumatological conditions
• Leadership and/or service development experience 
• Experience in teaching, and education 
• Current Victorian Driver’s licence (or equivalent) 

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:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
• 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.