Urgent Level 4 Physiotherapist

Level 4 Physiotherapist - Respiratory Team Leader and After Hours Coordinator - Temporary Part Time (Maternity Leave Backfill) - REQ618603

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time up to 22 November 2026
Position Classification:Physiotherapist Lvl 4
Remuneration:126 524 – 129 591 - Full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:14. Required days are Wednesday and Friday.
Requisition ID:REQ618603
Location:Randwick
Application Close: Midnight 14 November 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

An exciting opportunity for the Level 4 Physiotherapy Respiratory Team Leader and coordination of the Acute After Hours service at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick.

What you’ll be doing

The physiotherapist will provide clinical services to inpatients and/or outpatients as determined by the particular role. The physiotherapist will provide evidence based care within a multidisciplinary and family centred context, and utilise holistic physiotherapy models of care. Participation is required in ongoing education, teaching, evidence based practice and quality improvement activities.

The Level 4 Physiotherapist will contribute at an advanced level to:

Planning, development and evaluation of physiotherapy services.

Development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and practice guidelines for patient care.

Liaison with community based services relevant to the patient population

About You
We’re looking for someone who:

- Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and AHPRA registration.

- Significant postgraduate experience and knowledge in the relevant clinical area

- Demonstrated advanced level of clinical skills in the relevant clinical are

- Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, (including negotiation and conflict resolution skills) and proven success in multidisciplinary team settings.

How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

- Aresumedetailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

- Salary packaging for tax savings

- Meal entertainment savings

- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees

- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Find out more about applying for this position

- Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.

Child Safe Standards
SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria Position Description . Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website

For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.

Eligibility List

An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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