Physiotherapist

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.

About the Role:

There are a range of part-time, fixed-term positions available within the Physiotherapy Department.  Some roles may be able to be combined to a full-time position.  Details of each role and the current clinical vacancy associated with that role are outlined below.  Some changes in clinical area allocation may occur to achieve best fit across the stream.

• 0.8 FTE fixed-term until November 2027 (parental leave backfill) currently associated with a clinical vacancy in the area of oncology
• 0.2 FTE fixed-term until November 2027 (flexible work arrangement backfill) currently associated with a clinical vacancy in the area of neurosciences
• 0.2 FTE fixed-term until May 2027 (flexible work arrangement backfill) currently associated with a clincial vacancy in the area of neurosciences
• 0.2 FTE fixed-term until November 2027 (parental leave backfill) currently associated with a clinical vacancy in the area of intensive care and developmental medicine

Within your application please be clear about what FTE you are seeking (minimum and maximum) and which specific vacancy/vacancies you wish to be considered for.

The oncology and neurosciences roles work within the neurosciences stream.  Areas of clinical practice within this stream include: acute respiratory, oncology, neuromuscular weakness, brain injury, epilepsy, neonatal care, neurosurgery, neurology, developmental care, neural tube defects, bone health, plagiocephaly, aquatic therapy and concussion management.  All staff within the neurosciences stream are involved in working across other areas of clinical practice within the stream at times.  Service delivery within other Physiotherapy Department streams may be required at times to meet workforce demands as directed by the manager.

The intensive care and developmental medicine role works within the cardiorespiratory stream.  Areas of clinical practice within this stream include: acute and chronic respiratory, intensive care, post-operative care, cardiac surgery, transplant, developmental care, complex care and aquatic therapy.  All staff within the cardiorespiratory stream are involved in working across other areas of clinical practice within the stream at times.  Service delivery within other Physiotherapy Department streams may be reuqired at times to meet workforce demands as directed by the manager.

Classification for this position will range from VB1 - VB4 (base salary $90,235.60 - $103,724.40 FTE per annum pro rata, plus superannuation).

What you'll achieve:

• Provide clinical care, advice and education in line with clincial guidelines and evidence relevant to the patient's condition and clinical needs
• Ensure timely provision of physiotherapy services through appropriate prioritisation of own caseload, that of junior staff, as well as patient needs
• Work effecitvely and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to establish common goals and to develop and offer best care to children and families,ensuring that patient care is integrated and effective
• Identify personal and professional development needs, and plan and implement stragetiges for achieving them

Your skills and experience:

• Hold a Physiotherapy degree qualification and registration to practice as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA
• Have experience working in an acute tertiary and/or acute paediatric environment
• Sound problem solving and conflict resolution skills and the ability to apply these in practice
• Demonstrated skills and experience in areas of physiotherapy practice relevant to the clinical stream

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description for the roles in the neurosciences team, and here to view the position description for the role in the cardiorespiratory team.

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 requireements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Victorian Working wiht Children Check, or willing to obtain
• Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedures.

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!

For more information about this position please contact Fiona Fenton, Manager of Physiotherapy via ph: 9345 9300 or email fiona.fenton@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 21 October 2026