Physiotherapist (Grade 2/3), Monash Children's Hospital - Critical Care

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About the Role:

The Physiotherapy team at Monash Children’s Hospital is excited to offer an opportunity for a Grade 2 or 3 Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our team in a full-time, fixed-term role until November 2026. Part-time applicants may also be considered.

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality critical care physiotherapy services to infants and children admitted to paediatric intensive care and acute wards within Monash Children’s Hospital
• Delivering inpatient services to ward based infants and children across a variety of clinical areas. This may include oncology, general medicine, general surgery, respiratory, orthopaedics,  neurological physiotherapy, and supporting the delivery of home based care via Monash Children’s at Home

In addition as a Grade 3 you will be responsible for:

• Providing specialist paediatric critical care clinical knowledge in the field of the paediatric physiotherapy
• Leading the clinical service delivery of the acute inpatient physiotherapy team with support from the physiotherapy profession leads
• Co-ordinating the after-hours and weekend services, and leading the education to both physiotherapy and multidisciplinary colleagues in the physiotherapy management of paediatric critical care patients

In addition to providing high-quality intervention, this role will provide teaching and training to junior physiotherapists, allied health assistants and students, as well as collaborate with community and regional colleagues to facilitate flow and discharge services.  

This role will involve participation in an after-hours service roster, including a weekend/public holiday roster, as well as a late shift roster. 

About Us:

Monash Children’s Hospital is one of Australia’s leading providers of integrated children’s health services, with more than 30 specialist services and programs. We have Victoria’s largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provide leading paediatric services in many areas including Rehabilitation & Oncology.   Physiotherapy at Monash Children’s Hospital provides specialised services to paediatric patients across the continuum including inpatients, outpatients and via Hospital in the Home.

About You:

• You bring a pro-active, patient centred attitude
• You’re enthusiastic about collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
• You’re eager to grow your clinical skills, expand your knowledge, and support the development of others

 What you need:

• A relevant Physiotherapy qualification
• Current unconditional AHPRA registration
• Significant physiotherapy clinical experience
• Experience in the management of paediatric critical care and respiratory patients
• Leadership and/or service development experience
• Experience in teaching, and education
• Current Victorian Driver’s licence (or equivalent)

In Return:

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Laura Morel on 8572 3003.

• Position Description Grade 2 can be found here
• Role Statement Grade 2 can be found here
• Position Description Grade 3 can be found here
• Role Statement Grade 3 can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply:

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 30 August, 2025