
Physiotherapist - Post Acute Care
4 hours ago
Date: 2 Oct 2025
Location: 48 Flemington Rd, AU
Company: theroyalch
The Hospital:
The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".
RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.
RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.
The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards.
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
For further Information on RCH is available here.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Work for Australia's leading Children's Hospital
- 0.42FTE/32hrs per Fortnight Permanent Ongoing Position and 0.42 FTE/ 32 hours per Fortnight Fixed Term position
The Role:
This role within the Complex Care Hub department will ensure quality physiotherapy to patients and their families post discharge, in their own home environment. You will provide short-term physiotherapy services to children and adolescents who have increased physical needs following acute hospital admission. These patients may include, but not exclusive to, patients under the care of orthopaedics and orthopaedic surgery, neurosciences, oncology, cardiology cardiac and surgery (including post-transplant) and oncology. You will work in close collaboration with medical and other allied health staff to ensure that services provided to children at RCH are innovative, evidence-based and provided in a child and family centred.
Classification for this position will range from VB1-VB2 , Physio Grade 2 Year 1 to Grade 2 Year 2.
What you'll achieve:
- Provide support and continuity of care for the patient and family
- Develop, in consultation with the care team, individual patient care plans
- Maintain, update and evaluate quality of care based on individual physiotherapy assessment
- Provide clinical care, advice and education in line with the clinical guidelines and relevant to the patient's condition and clinical needs
Your skills and experience:
- Hold a physiotherapy degree qualification from an accredited course/university
- Registered to practice as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Satisfy the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Continuing Professional Development and Recency of Practice Guidelines
- Uphold the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct
- 2 years acute or community paediatric physiotherapy experience
- Experience working in an acute paediatric setting
About Post Acute Care:
The Post Acute Care (PAC) program provides short-term (up to 4 weeks) support at home to children whose healthcare needs have increased following an acute hospital admission or Emergency department presentation. The program aims to help children recover at home and prevent readmission to hospital.
To view the Position Description please click here
What we offer:
- Professional development and special events
- Culture of continuous improvement
- Salay-Packaging benefits
Other requirements:
- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure
Application process
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly
For more information about this position please contact Michelle Taverna, Nurse Unit Manager, Complex Care Hub via email:
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Are you ready to join our team?
Applications close 16 October 2025
-
Physiotherapist - Post Acute Care
1 hour ago
Parkville, Victoria, Australia The Royal Children's Hospital Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per yearThe Royal Children's HospitalOngoing training and development opportunitiesWork for Australia's leading Children's Hospital0.42FTE/32hrs per Fortnight Permanent Ongoing Position and 0.42 FTE/ 32 hours per Fortnight Fixed Term positionThe Role:This role within the Complex Care Hub department will ensure quality physiotherapy to patients and their families...
-
Acute Physiotherapist
2 days ago
East Melbourne VIC, Australia Epworth Healthcare Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per yearAre you a passionate physiotherapist with acute care experience looking to take the next step in your career? Epworth Freemasons is offering an exciting opportunity for a Grade 2 Acute Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team on a full-time, fixed-term basis until November 2026.As a key member of our acute physiotherapy team, you will have a caring nature...
-
Physiotherapist
4 hours ago
Mansfield VIC, Australia MANSFIELD DISTRICT HOSPITAL Full time $70,590 - $103,724 per yearNOW HIRING: PHYSIOTHERAPIST. Graduates, Grade 1 and Grade 2 encouraged to applyJoin the Leading Health Team at Mansfield District Hospital – Community CareLocation: Mansfield, VICClassification: Grade 1 or Grade 2$70,590 - $103,724 per annum. Grade and Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.Make a real impact across acute, community, rehab &...
-
New Graduate Physiotherapist
2 days ago
Parkville, Victoria, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per yearNew Graduate Grade 1 PhysiotherapistThe Royal Melbourne HospitalFull Time, 12-month fixed term (Jan 2026-Jan 2027) with 4-month rotationsBased at both The Royal Melbourne Hospital Parkville and Royal Park campusesWork in a team dedicated to supervision and career growth, offering opportunities and access to specialist leaders.About The Royal Melbourne...
-
Physiotherapist
7 days ago
Shepparton VIC, Australia Agestrong Health Group Full time $70,000 - $83,000 per yearPhysiotherapist – Residential Aged CareLocation: Shepparton, VICEmployer: Agestrong Health GroupAbout Agestrong Health GroupAgestrong has been delivering physiotherapy services in aged care facilities for over a decade, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, person‑centred care, and improving quality of life for older adults. Agestrong Health...
-
Physiotherapist - Neurosicences
2 days ago
Parkville, Victoria, Australia Royal Children's Hospital Full time $90,235 - $103,724 per yearDate: 2 Sept 2025Location: 50 Flemington Rd, AUCompany: theroyalchThe Hospital:The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's...
-
Physiotherapist Grade 2
3 hours ago
Clayton VIC, Australia Monash Health Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per yearJob Requisition ID: 5931Legal Entity: Monash HealthLocation:Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168Employment Type: Full Time Fixed TermPosting Date: 29 Sept 2025Monash Health is a great place to workMonash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality...
-
Physiotherapist Grade 3 Care Communities
4 hours ago
Ballarat VIC, Australia Wimmera Health Care Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per yearLocation:Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350Permanent Part-Time | 48 hours per fortnight | Starting December 2025 (flexible start date available)$52.70-$60.21 per hour + salary packagingAbout the RoleStep into a senior physiotherapy role where you'll shape services across residential aged care and aquatic programs. Alongside delivering hands-on care, you'll...
-
Physiotherapist Grade 3
4 hours ago
Heatherton VIC, Australia Monash Health Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per yearJob Requisition ID: 5924Legal Entity: Monash HealthLocation:Heatherton, VIC, AU, 3202Employment Type: Full TimePosting Date: 29 Sept 2025Monash Health is a great place to workMonash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and...
-
Physiotherapist - Grade 1 (New Graduate)
2 days ago
Parkville VIC, Australia Royal Children's Hospital Full time $70,590 - $74,573 per yearDate: 29 Sept 2025Location: 50 Flemington Rd, AUCompany: theroyalchThe Hospital:The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's...