Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $104,135 - $118,981
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 14189
Physiotherapist (Grade 3) - Orthopaedics
About the Role:
This is a Permanent, Part Time position at 0.8 FTE/60.8 hours per fortnight within the Physiotherapy Department. You will be working as a senior member of the Orthopaedic Cerebral Palsy Service, which is part of the Department of Orthopaedics. You will be responsible for providing advanced practice physiotherapy services to children with Cerebral Palsy and like conditions, who have been referred to the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department. There will be the opportunity to be part of professional development activities and job specific training will be provided depending on experience.
Classification for this position will range from VB7 - VC1 (base salary $104,135 to $118,981 FTE 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'. The Orthopaedic Cerebral Palsy service provides specialised orthopaedic care to children wtih CP across Victoria and beyond and predominantly manage pelvic and lower limb problems. The service is a world leader in the care of orthopaedic problems in children with CP, and is made up of a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, nurse coordinator, physiotherapists and biomedical engineers (Gait Analysis laboratory).
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Application process:
To apply, you will need a resume and 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!
For more information about this position please contact Fiona Fenton, Manager of Physiotherapy, Ph: 0403 130 342, 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 06 February, 2026.