Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Monash Children's
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
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 the Role
Join our dedicated Physiotherapy team as a Grade 2 Paediatric Physiotherapist on a part-time ongoing basis (0.4 EFT / 30.4 hours per fortnight), based at Monash Children’s Hospital. This position sits within the neonatal and neurosciences stream, providing physiotherapy services across neonatal and paediatric settings.
In this role, you will provide specialised physiotherapy services to neonates, infants and children at risk of poor neurodevelopmental outcomes across neonatal intensive care, special care nursery, outpatient and follow-up clinic settings. You will deliver high-quality assessment, treatment and care coordination, while supporting families through education, advocacy and connection with community services.
Working collaboratively within the Monash Children’s Hospital neurodevelopmental team and our Premier’s Health Care Award-winning Early Neurodevelopmental Clinic, you will contribute specialist knowledge in paediatric neonatology and neurology while supporting service delivery alongside senior physiotherapists.
The role also includes opportunities to provide teaching and training to junior staff, students and community clinicians. Participation in an after-hours roster, including weekends, public holidays and late shifts, may be required, with training provided prior to commencement.
About You
To thrive in this role, you will bring the following:
- Bring your pro-active, patient centred attitude
- Enthusiasm for multidisciplinary team work
- Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge and develop others
Mandatory requirements:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Broad range of either paediatric or acute clinical skills that can be easily transferrable to this role
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in the provision of paediatric assessments in neonatal and complex neurological physiotherapy
- Highly specialised knowledge and skills and significant experience in the provision of neonatal physiotherapy services including assessment, intervention, case management and discharge planning in the hospital/community setting
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 this opportunity further, please reach out to Laura Morel, Profession Lead - Physiotherapy or Annie Bourke, Physiotherapist Grade 3 - Monash's Children's on 8572 3003.
Position Description documents can be found here.
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
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.
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: 4 June, 2026.