Physiotherapist Grade 4

Role This is a Fixed Term Part Time position at FTE per fortnight to cover Parental Leave until October 2025 within the Neurosciences team of the Physiotherapy Department. Preferred days of work are Monday and Friday. You will be working primarily in the neurosurgery and neuro-oncology caseload, and will also be responsible for the provision of physiotherapy services within the neurosciences specialty areas including acute respiratory, neuromuscular weakness, brain injury, epilepsy, neonatal care, neurosurgery, neurology, developmental care, neural tube defects, bone health, plagiocephaly, aquatic therapy and concussion management. Service delivery within other Physiotherapy streams may be required to meet workforce demands as directed by the manager. You will also job-share the team leader role for the neurosciences team as well as the department service development portfolio. Within these roles you will be responsible for strong clinical and professional leadership of the neurosciences team, as well as developing strategic and service planning processes within the department. Classification for this position will range from Grade 4 Year 1 to Grade 4 Year 4, VB24-VB27 (FTE base salary $123,609 to $136,203 FTE per annum, plus superannuation). What you'll achieve : Lead high-performing clinical teams, and provide expert, authoritative judgement and advice on clinical issues as required Anticipate and broker resolution of conflict situations, acting to keep a relative balance among the interests of stakeholders and to promote understanding, respect and trust between different groups Articulate and embody the purpose and values of RCH Lead and contribute to improvement in department management and function, strategic direction and service planning Delegate healthcare activity to others according to their competence and scope of practice to ensure appropriate workload management and prioritisation across the department, ensuring others can self-manage and regulate their workload Develop and foster a lifelong learning culture across the department, and support grade 1, 2 and 3 physiotherapists in developing and accomplishing professional goals and objectives through clinical support, supervision and performance reviews Your skills and experience : Hold a Physiotherapy degree qualification and registration to practice as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA Have extensive specialised knowledge in Physiotherapy relevant to an area/s of practice within the neurosciences team of the Physiotherapy Department At least ten years of paediatric clinical experience Demonstrated experience in the leadership and management of a clinical Physiotherapy team Demonstrated experience in the education and supervision of physiotherapists If this sounds like you, click to view the position description. About the Department The Physiotherapy Department is a vibrant community of individuals who share a commitment to ongoing learning and partnering with families in the provision of evidence-based care. The department also embodies the RCH Compact pledge that 'we do better work caring for children and families when we also care for each other'. What we offer : Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Other requirements : Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain Valid Working with Children Check Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain Compliance with RCH's "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure Application process : To apply, you will need a resume and tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly #J-18808-Ljbffr