Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 3
Remuneration: 116892 - 120680 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ646957
Location: Westmead
Applications close: Midnight on 15 March 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
This position will provide respiratory and other after-hours physiotherapy services as needed, to patients at the Children's Hospital at Westmead in the evening and on weekends. This senior role will provide advanced clinical skills, support and training to junior staff during after-hours and participate in service development and coordination of the after-hours team of physiotherapists. Current shift availability is Monday and Tuesday evenings (4 hour shift), Saturday and Sunday during the day (8 hour shift).
Eligible employees may access:
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Opportunities
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• Responses to the questions below:
* Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and AHPRA registration.
* Significant postgraduate experience and knowledge in the relevant caseload.
* Demonstrated advanced level of clinical skills in the relevant caseload.
* Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, (including negotiation and conflict resolution skills in (insert caseload specifics) and proven success in multidisciplinary team settings.
* Excellent time management and prioritisation skills with an ability to work flexibly within clinical and administrative service demands.
* Experience in supervision of physiotherapy staff and students
* Demonstrated leadership skills in service delivery improvement activities and/or research.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies
Need more information and support?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Kristina Van Den Dolder on
4) For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
5) Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
6) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
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