Service Manager, Paediatric Physiotherapy

4 weeks ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time
Service Manager, Paediatric Physiotherapy

Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia

Remuneration: $65.89 - $67.49 per hour + super

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until August 2026

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 5

Hours Per Week: 30

Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital

Applications Close: Thursday, 18th September 2025

About Us

The Paediatric Physiotherapy Team at John Hunter Children's Hospital provides evidence-based assessments, interventions and child focused care that ensures optimal outcomes for infants, children, young people and their families. The team are passionate and dedicated to improving the care that patients receive following illness, injury or developmental concerns. The manager role works closely alongside the other service managers within Paediatric Allied Health and with members of the various multidisciplinary teams.

About The Role

This position is a managerial role with a clinical caseload. The team is predominately made up of part-time employees and therefore it is essential for a collaborative approach and clear communication to ensuring that the team receive consistent direction and leadership. This role will also involve providing clinical assessment and intervention across the inpatient and outpatient areas, involving patients with various needs.

The applicant will be supported by the seniors within the Paediatric Physiotherapy service, the Director of Allied Health and Manager of Community & Allied Health for Children, Young People and Families, as well as the other Service Managers of Paediatric Allied Health. There will be access to orientation to the service and CYPFs and ongoing opportunities for professional development will be available.

About You

This person will have advanced communication skills, with a passion for the delivery of quality physiotherapy to infants, children and young people. They will be calm when prioritising different demands and be clear in communicating these priorities with members of the multidisciplinary team. They will have significant clinical experience that they rely on to provide guidance and supervision to complex and challenging situations.

Requirements
  • A relevant university degree and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and membership of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
What We Can Offer You
  • Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
  • Proximity to shopping and other services
  • 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
  • Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
  • Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
  • An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
  • We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
  • Position Description (link)
  • Find out more about applying for this position

Contact: Sarah Smith at Sarah.Smith5@health.nsw.gov.au

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: bit.ly/3vL5fq2

This is a Category A position. NSW Health policy PD2024_015 applies. All new employees must comply with the policy.

Hunter New England Health is committed to safeguarding children and ensuring a safe environment; all staff are expected to prioritise the welfare and safety of children and young people.


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