Senior Physiotherapist

Weekends | Salary: HSO Level P2 $117,882 - $125,255 per annum pro rata (plus 11.5% superannuation)

Location: Perth Children’s Hospital, Nedlands

Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service > Service Unit 5 - Allied Health

Work Type:

• Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time


• Fixed Term - Part Time


• Permanent - Full Time


• Permanent - Part Time

Position No: Pool Ref 00012162

Closing Date: 2026-04-24 4:00 PM

Attachments:

• Applicant Information Package.pdf


• Job Application Information Sheet.pdf


• WWC Applicant Advice 2017b.pdf.pdf


• Senior Physiotherapist 00012162 P2 April 2025.pdf

Job Description:

Enhance health outcomes of our young patients in this autonomous role. This is a job pool for permanent part-time, fixed term and casual appointments for weekend only.

There are permanent part-time roles available across multiple weekend clinical areas in our weekend services as well as fixed term part-time leave cover.

About the Roles:

• Respiratory Acute/ICU (full day shift)


• Respiratory Subacute (full day shift)


• Orthopaedics/Surgical (full day shift)


• Rehabilitation (half day shift)

In the Acute Respiratory/ICU role, you will work within the paediatric intensive care and high dependency units with young patients facing acute and deteriorating conditions, utilising your specialised skills in intubation and ventilation.

In the Subacute Respiratory role, you will also provide respiratory physiotherapy for patients with conditions such as cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis, employing manual techniques and specialised devices to enhance lung ventilation and clear secretions.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Providing and coordinating specialised physiotherapy services to paediatric patients, including assessment, intervention, and evaluation at an advanced level, across a range of respiratory, neurological, and musculoskeletal presentations.


• Prioritising and coordinating your caseload, actively participating in clinical reviews, and completing clinical documentation and necessary administrative tasks.


• Coordinating and supervising P1 physiotherapists, assigning physiotherapy interventions and tasks and obtaining feedback on patient progress and clinical issues.


• Educating families, carers, and other staff in understanding the nature of the patient’s mobility and/or functional challenges and organising discharge summaries, completing outpatient referrals as needed.

About our Team:

We are located at Perth Children’s Hospital and our Physiotherapy Department comprises over 80 dedicated professionals. We provide a comprehensive state-wide service to children aged 0-16 years including inpatient and outpatient services, with transition to adult care for those over 16 years.

How to Apply:

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A statement addressing selection criteria 2, 3, 4, and 6– no more than 4 pages.


• A current resume which summarises your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the position requirements.


• Please provide the name, email, and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor.

We encourage you to contact Gavin MacKenzie, Manager Inpatients Physiotherapy on 0436 595 459 or by email gavin.mackenzie@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this recruitment process or the different positions and roles included in the pool. Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility to Apply:

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants that meet immigration requirements may also be considered. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.

Other Conditions:

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

About CAHS:

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people.

CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability.

Selection Criteria:

Please see the attached Job Description Form. Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Gavin MacKenzie, Manager Inpatients Physiotherapy on 0436 595 459 or by email gavin.mackenzie@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this recruitment process or the different positions and roles included in the pool.

Lodgement:

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.