Children's Physiotherapist- Grade 1 Or 2

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

We have a permanent vacancy arising within the Children's Team - due to high demand for Physio in our Program. This role is suitable for a Grade 1 or a Grade 2 Physiotherapist.

The Children's Physiotherapists deliver sensitive and evidence-based physiotherapy and multidisciplinary care within a family-centred practice framework to children with mild to moderate developmental delays. The primary target group being those younger children aged 0 - 6 years.

In addition to individual assessments and intervention, the role will provide support to families and early years' sector workers on the gross motor and developmental needs of the child. A holistic approach to supporting the family includes outreach, consultancy, education, group work and health education. The role will also facilitate access to other care, health and education services as required.
The Children's Physiotherapists are well-supported within their discipline (including a dedicated Children's Lead) and the wider multidisciplinary team. High quality clinical supervision and above award professional development and training opportunities are offered.
Sessions are clinic-based, at Peninsula Health Community Health sites.

The attached position description is for a Grade 1 Physiotherapist.

For a Grade 2 Position Description please contact Kara Lambert or Louisa Whitwam.

Hours: 31.2 Hours per fortnight (2 days per week)

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:
• Physiotherapy qualification and current AHPRA registration
• Skills in working with children and their families
• Dedication to continuous education and reflective practice
• Experience providing services to children in a community-health setting (desirable)

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2***.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to salary circular for Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

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