Physiotherapist - Gait Analysis Laboratory

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. 

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

Job Title: Physiotherapist- Gait Analyst Grade 2 – Gait Analysis Laboratory

• Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging
• Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital
• Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Role

This is a Permanent Part Time position at 30.4 hours per fortnight within the Gait Analysis Laboratory.

You will be responsible for conducting all aspects of a clinical gait analysis session including data collection, quality checks, analysis of data, reporting and communication of findings. You will participate in the department quality improvement, research, and development programs. You will need to attend the weekly Gait Analysis Reporting Meeting on Friday mornings.

Classification for this position will range from Grade 2 year 1 to Grade 2 year 4 (VB1-VB4). FTE base salary $90,235.60 to $103,724.40 per annum, plus superannuation.

What you’ll achieve:

• Management of gait analysis session with the child and their family
• Conduct physical examination and clinical gait analysis, in accordance with Clinical Procedures and Protocols
• Participate in the clinical case discussions to the Gait Analysis Reporting Meetings
• Communication and explanation of findings to community and families

Your skills and experience

Essential:

• A Physiotherapy degree from an accredited course/university
• Registration to practice as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Satisfy the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Continuing Professional Development and Recency of Practice Guidelines
• Demonstrated/embedded clinical practice and experience beyond entry-level

Desirable:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in paediatric physiotherapy
• Completion of a recognised course in clinical gait analysis or equivalent experience

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Department

The Hugh Williamson Gait Analysis Laboratory (HWGAL) operates within the Directorate of Allied Health with a close working relationship with the Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Division of Surgery. The team includes staff from several professional disciplines, including Physiotherapists, Biomedical Engineers, Allied Health Assistants and Orthopaedic Surgeons. The HWGAL works closely with other professionals in a variety of different hospital departments.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum! 

• Looking for a new set of wheels to get you to the office? We offer Novated Leases through our partnership with SmartSalary 

• Support for working mother including dedicated feeding facilities and access to 2x onsite childcare centres 

• Retail discounts & more – ask your manager for a breakdown of our Staff Wellbeing Benefits! 

• Discounted Private Health Insurance 

• Help when you need it most! Staff Counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support, specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge 

• A commitment to workplace health, safety and wellbeing with our internal wellbeing calendar of events and services. 

• Newly introduced Occupational Violence and Aggression training for all staff in line with our OVA Strategy – because your safety at work is our priority! 

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process

To apply, you will need a resume and a 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!

For more information about this position please contact Pam Thomaosn Gait Analysis Laboratory Manager, Ph:0393455354, Email: gait.lab@rch.org.au

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. 

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 9 April 2026