Physiotherapist (Paediatric Orthopaedic Advanced Practice)

• Location: Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Fixed Term (until December 2026), Part Time (up to 15 hours/week)
• Salary: Physio Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Paediatric Orthopaedic Advanced Practice team in a fixed-term, part-time position until December 2026.

In this Grade 3 Physiotherapy position, you will work in one or more of our advanced practice outpatient clinics at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital. You will use your extensive clinical expertise and evidence-based practice to deliver Best Care to patients with Developmental Hip Dysplasia (DDH), Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV) and/or Paediatric Orthopaedic Assessment Clinic. Previous experience and credentialling in Paediatric Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Physiotherapy is required for this role. There is flexibility to tailor the caseload to your area(s) of expertise.

This is a well-supported position and provides you with the opportunity to develop your clinical, leadership, and supervision skills; joining a team that is dedicated to excellent outcomes for the child, family-centred and evidence-based practice. You will also contribute to the leadership of the paediatric orthopaedic physiotherapy team and support the development of Grade 1 and 2 physiotherapists.

Professional development is widely available in our team with both internal and external opportunities. Grade 3 Physiotherapists at Western Health participate in Research and Quality Improvement as well as Education and Training programs within the Physiotherapy service.

Key responsibilities:

• Running Advanced Practice Physiotherapy Clinics specializing in DDH, CTEV and/or Paediatric Orthopaedic Assessment Clinic
• Autonomous practice, with ability to recognize and escalate patients requiring orthopaedic medical input
• Close collaboration with families to support their engagement in care

About you: 

• Have experience working as a credentialled Advanced Practice Paediatric Physiotherapist in either DDH, CTEV, and/or Paediatric Orthopaedic Assessment including radiological interpretation, differential diagnosis, clinical assessment, and management
• Have completed relevant Advanced Paediatric training such as SCiPOP and Ponseti courses (highly desirable)
• Demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy, Paediatric Orthopaedic, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies
• Contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace

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About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. 

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about excellence in health care and family centred practice we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 17 April 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Madeleine Guthridge (Physiotherapy Team Lead – Paediatrics) on 0479 198 049 or Will O’Sullivan (Manager Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology) on 0402 184 842.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.