Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $65,754 - $65,754
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 13816
About the Role
There are 2 Permanent Full Time positions (1.0 FTE) and a Permanent Part Time position (0.4 FTE) available within the fracture and associated clinics.
Orthopaedic Specialist Clinics at RCH see many patients who require the application of plaster casts or similar materials to assist in their treatment. These may be for fractures, for positioning following surgery or to assist in the treatment of conditions such as congenital talipes equino-varus.
You will provide direct patient care and will apply, manage and remove these casts. You will work closely with orthopaedic surgeons and nursing staff and be supervised by senior orthopaedic physiotherapists working in this clinic.
Classification for this position is IN30 (FTE base salary $65,754 per annum, plus superannuation).
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About the Department
The Physiotherapy Department is a vibrant community of individuals who share a commitment to ongoing learning and partnering with families in the provision of evidence-based care. The Department also embodies the RCH Compact pledge that 'we do better work caring for children and families when we also care for each other'.
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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. Please indicate within your application if you wish to be considered for a part-time role, a full-time role, or either part-time or full-time.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Rod Lawlor, Manager of Orthotics; Ph 93455872, Email [email protected]
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?
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Applications close 6 October 2025