Grade 3 Paediatric Physiotherapist at Workday

City of Banyule, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Skills, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Compassion, Flexibility, Patient Care, Team Collaboration, Neurological Assessments, Motor-Based Assessments, Leadership, Quality Improvement, Education, Professionalism, Family-Centered Care

Industry

Software Development

Description

Employment Type: Fixed Term Hours: 30.4 hours/fortnight Location: Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications Contact: Rebecca Maguire, Physiotherapy Manager, Mercy Hospital for Women RMaguire@mercy.com.au Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic physiotherapy team and provide clinical care and leadership in the Paediatric Physiotherapy stream at the Mercy Hospital for Women. This position is an integral member of the senior physiotherapy team ensuring the delivery of high quality , family-centred and effective patient care. This position has a strong emphasis on supporting quality improvement and actively contributes to clinical education of staff and patients. Grade 3 Physiotherapist, fixed-term position, 30.4 hours/fortnight, commencing March 2026 until September 2026 Provides paediatric physiotherapy service to outpatients of the Mercy Hospital for Women and supports the development of the junior physiotherapy workforce Provides acute paediatric physiotherapy service to the neonatal unit (NICU and SCN) Is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary teams of the hospital and will be required to provide highly responsive and flexible services to consumers whilst upholding a high level of professionalism and practicing within the core values of Mercy Health What you’ll bring You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have: Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve. A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management. The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment. A recognised Degree in Physiotherapy and current, full physiotherapy registration with AHPRA Expertise in a variety of neurological and motor- based assessments including certification in the Prechtl's general movement assessment You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need. We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care and leadership in the Paediatric Physiotherapy stream, ensuring high-quality, family-centered patient care. Support the development of junior physiotherapy staff and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.