Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive, person-centered care across Melbourne's inner and outer east and northeast. With 550+ staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations, we offer a wide range of integrated services to support diverse communities. Following our May 2025 merger with Inspiro, we've expanded our reach into the Yarra Ranges and strengthened our commitment to accessible, high-quality community health services. We are proud of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, and our respect for the rights culture and contributions of First Nations peoples. At AccessHC, we are united by compassion, collaboration and community-led care to help people live healthier lives.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our energetic Child & Family Team at Access Health & Community. We are seeking a dynamic Grade 2 or experienced Grade 1 Physiotherapist. This role is ideal for an applicant who demonstrates a passion for working within a multi and transdisciplinary supportive team environment in the wonderful world of paediatrics where your ideas are genuinely valued. You'll have the opportunity to help shape and evolve our service delivery.
Responsibilities
* Operate a paediatric Physiotherapy service within multi and transdisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of centre based and outreach services to all eligible clients
* Assess, plan and provide interventions for a caseload of pre-school and school aged children
* Initiate, plan, implement and evaluate group therapy programs for children
* Participate in client care meetings and department meetings for the purposes of team care planning, case conferencing and client review
* In collaboration with other AccessHC Child & Family service staff and management, review the content of individual & group programs and make service changes based on the outcome of these reviews
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualification in physiotherapy
* Experience working with children in a health or community-based setting
* For Grade 2, a minimum of 3 years' experience working with children in physiotherapy position
* Demonstrate knowledge of typical and atypical childhood development in order to understand the child's developmental delay or disability
* Demonstrate skills in physiotherapy assessment and intervention, based on current evidenced-based practice to ensure positive outcomes for the child and family
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Required Skills
* Experience in planning and delivering group therapy programs
* Compliance Requirements: Professional registration - AHPRA
* National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check
* Evidence of the right to work in Australia and a valid Driver's Licence
* First Aid and CPR
Preferred Skills
* An ability to work sensitively with people of diverse cultures, abilities, ages, sexualities and gender identities
* Commitment to continuous quality improvement and health promotion principles
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Effective time management and prioritisation skills
* Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Access Health and Community values
Pay range and compensation package
The salary band range $ 78,249.60 - $109,470.40
Community service salary packaging benefits (increase take-home pay).
Work laptop provided
Monthly clinical supervision with a Grade 3 Physiotherapist
Strong clinical support and mentoring
Opportunities to contribute ideas and influence service development
A genuinely supportive, innovative and friendly team culture
Equal Opportunity Statement
Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people, regardless of cultural background, age, gender identity, sexuality or lived and living experience. We value the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to delivering on our vision for reconciliation through our recruitment and employment practices. Access is required to undertake compliance checks; however, a record of criminal history does not preclude applicants from applying for suitable positions. All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and managed in a confidential and practical manner.
Apply Now
Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
Please reach out to Naomi Lowen, Manager Child & Family Services, for further information
Email: or the opportunity to discuss this role: M:0414 803 382
Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/
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