AddressThe 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.
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.
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Hub of the medical precinct & leading Children’s Hospital
- Fabulous employee benefits including salary packaging and onsite parking
About the Role:
A position exists within the Hugh Williamson Gait Analysis Laboratory for a Physiotherapist (Grade 2) in Gait Analysis. This is a Part Time Fixed Term position at 60.8 hours per fortnight (0.8 EFT) to cover Parental Leave for approximately 11 months.
You will be responsible for the assessment and conducting of both three dimensional and video Gait Analysis. You will be required to nterpretate results and present these at weekly reporting meetings. On the job training will be available and there will be the opportunity to be part of professional development activities.
What you'll achieve:
- Management of the Gait Analysis session with the child and their family to ensure understanding, compliance and the wellbeing of the child and family during the session
- Developing and updating gait laboratory protocols within skill level and experience for own clinical practice
- Initiating, supporting and maintaining continuous improvement in the growth and development of the role and service
- Working effectively and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to establish common goals and to develop and offer best care to children and families, ensuring that patient care is integrated and effective
- Supervising and training students commensurate with clinical experience and knowledge
Your skills and experience:
- Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- At least five years of paediatric physiotherapy experience is desirable
- Excellent skills in motivating and communicating with children and their families
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- At least one-year clinical Gait Analysis experience is preferred
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
About the Department:
The Gait Analysis Laboratory at the Royal Children's Hospital was the first clinical Gait Analysis Laboratory in Australia and maintains an international reputation for clinical services and research.
What we offer:
- Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
- Parkville location and close to public transport
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!
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 fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and 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
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close 18 April 2024
