Physiotherapy Role in Education
A challenging and rewarding opportunity exists for a physiotherapist to join the Department of Education's state-wide team.
About the Opportunity
* You will support students with disability to achieve their potential using evidence-based contemporary physiotherapy knowledge.
* Collaborate and liaise with school leaders, teachers, other service providers to develop and implement physiotherapy services.
* Develop and implement best-practice assessment, program planning, intervention and monitoring strategies for students with disability.
* Provide consultative physiotherapy services and resources to assist school leaders and staff, parents, and other professional peers.
* Participate in quality improvement and research activities enhancing physiotherapy services in schools.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and solutions-focused individual who is flexible and innovative.
Key Benefits
* Structured professional supervision and support.
* Generous professional development leave and allowance.
* Family-friendly, with flexible work arrangements across the school year and school holidays.
* 12.75% superannuation contributions.
* Health professional award pay with public service conditions.
Mandatory Requirements
* Possession of a degree in physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution, or other equivalent formal qualifications.
* Current registration with the Physiotherapist Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
* Current citizenship, resident or visa status required to be eligible to work in Australia.