Physiotherapist - Level 3 - Kid Rehab - REQ620881

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 3

Remuneration: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ620881

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 24 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.

What you'll be doing

Working with personnel in Kids Rehab to implement, maintain and co-ordinate Physiotherapy services for children referred to this service. Responsibilities will include ongoing review of policies and procedures related to service delivery and referral to community agencies. Participation in teaching, research and Quality Activities is essential.

The physiotherapist may provide clinical services to inpatients, ambulatory rehab patients and out patients as determined by Kids Rehab clinical priorities. The physiotherapist will provide evidence based care within a multidisciplinary and family centred context, and utilise holistic physiotherapy models of care. Promoting coordination of care from acute to ambulatory services and facilitating discharge and transfer of care to community providers.

Participation is required in ongoing education, teaching, evidence based practice and quality improvement activities.

The Level 3 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 paediatric neurodisability &/or experience in brain injury.
- Demonstrated advanced level of clinical skills – ability to provide interventions and coordinate care for patients with complex needs.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)

• Answers to the following targeting questions:

• Significant postgraduate experience and knowledge in paediatric neurodisability and/or brain injury.

• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical skills – ability to provide interventions and coordinate care for patients with complex rehabilitation needs.

• Previous exposure to outpatient clinic settings, including how you have provided consultation or support for patients with complex needs.
• Describe a time when you worked effectively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve a positive clinical outcome for a child and their family. What was your role and contribution to the outcome?

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• 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)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description.
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
• Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Angus Simpson on

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-

For technical support please contact the customer services team on

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 in 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 permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.