Physiotherapist - Paediatrics (Grade 2)

• Location: Sunshine
• Employment Type: Part-Time (up to 30.8 hours/week), Ongoing
• Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join our Paediatric and Neonatal Team in an ongoing capacity. Partial applications and enquiries welcome.

The successful candidate will use their Paediatric and Neonatal Physiotherapy skills to deliver best care to a variety of complex client cohorts. The caseload is focused on the 0-2yo age group. This role will include inpatient and outpatient management of preterm and medically complex infants, infants with genetic or neurological conditions, and children presenting with developmental delay. Depending on areas of experience and interest, this role may include service provision on the Children’s ward, in the Special Care Nursery and in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The role will also include outpatient clinics and onwards referral to appropriate community and NDIS services. The Paediatric and Newborn Services Unit has a strong focus on patient-centred and goal directed care across the Multidisciplinary team, achieving excellent outcomes for patients and their families. It will include provision of aquatic Physiotherapy in our on-site hydrotherapy pool.

This is a well-supported position and provides opportunity to further develop your clinical, supervision and leadership skills, joining a team that is dedicated to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Grade 2 Physiotherapists at Western Health participate in our Research and Quality program and contribute to our stream portfolios and department committees. There may also be opportunities to rotate into the Paediatric Physiotherapy Orthopaedic Stream.

Come and join our innovative, supportive and friendly department, with our strong positive workplace culture, and help us continue to improve the lives of our community in the West.

Find out more about our team by following us on Facebook: @westernhealthphysio

Key responsibilities: 

• Delivery of high-quality clinical care to a complex patient caseload aged 0-2 years old in an inpatient and outpatient setting 

• Working with medically fragile and preterm infants 

• Provision of aquatic physiotherapy 

• Working collaboratively with a strong multi-disciplinary team 

• Supervision of students and Grade 1 Physiotherapists 

About you: 

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have well developed clinical skills for working with children in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. Experience in working with children under the age of 2 is essential (neonatal inpatient experience would be highly regarded)

• Have experience in supervising staff and students 

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy and Multidisciplinary teams 

• Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework 

• Contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace 

Click here for the Position Description.

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 delivering high quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative team environment, 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 14 April 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:

Name: Madeleine Guthridge

Title: Team Lead - Paediatric Physiotherapy

Phone: 0479 198 049

Alternate Contact: Will O’Sullivan

Title: Physiotherapy Manager

Phone: 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.

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