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SalaryEmployment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2025
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 3
Remuneration: $102,500 - $105,932 Pro rata + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ328811
Physiotherapist Level 3
Kurri Kurri Community Health Services
About the role:
As the Paediatric Physiotherapist, you will provide input to facilitate the child’s sensory and motor development, using your knowledge of child musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and neurological development to ensure individualised safe and compassionate care is provided to achieve tailored outcomes with each patient. As with other Allied Health professionals within the team, the Paediatric Physiotherapist supports the nurses to monitor and address identified issues and where necessary supports referrals to other services. This includes advice and information on baby handling, positioning and strategies to promote motor skill development, balance, gross motor control and coordination of movements, thought play and handling techniques.
About the service:
The Sustaining NSW Families (SNF) program is an evidence based Sustained Health Home Visiting (SHHV) program led by the Child and Family Health Nurse (CFHN) and supported by Allied Health professionals. We are based at Kurri Kurri Community Health, which is only a 25 minute drive from Newcastle. The program supports the transition to parenting in the early newborn period through to toddlerhood. The staff employ a strength based partnership approach to develop a therapeutic relationship with the family.
About you:
You are a motivated and compassionate Physiotherapist with demonstrated clinical knowledge and expertise in Paediatric Physiotherapy. You will use your demonstrated knowledge of the issues related to rural clinical practice in a community setting, along with your extensive clinical experience to provide patient centred care and optimise patient outcomes. Your strong communication skills and ability to adapt your approach to suit different audiences will also be highly beneficial in this role.
What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Please provide proof of booster vaccination if available.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy
Selection Criteria
Please address the selection criteria for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. For assistance with selection criteria, please visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Candidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description (link in advertisement below) prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.
Salary Packaging
Salary packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health staff. You can potentially salary package a range of your personal expenses including but not limited to novated motor vehicle lease, relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more information by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via email at nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or on 1300 40 25 23.
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Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Darlene Broadbent on Darlene.Broadbent@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 8th October 2022
