Senior Orthopaedic 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 Pediatrics 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 paediatric 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.

The Role:

This is a Locum Part Time position within the department of Orthopaedics.

You will responsible for providing direct patient and family care in the setting of Specialist Clinics-Orthopaedics. You will provide assessment and management of common musculoskeletal problems including surgical and non-surgical which include knee injuries, scoliosis, gait and posture complaints, hip dysplasia, clubfoot (Ponseti technique). The physiotherapist in the Orthopaedic Assessment Clinic (OAC) provides a screening role to facilitate the delivery of timely and high-quality orthopaedic care for children. The OAC clinics generally run concurrently with the orthopaedic consultant clinics, with consultants providing support as needed for the physiotherapists when managing children with more complex problems.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanour and possess great clinical skills in the assessment and management of children with common musculoskeletal presentations. You will be able to work autonomously and be a key member of a great team.

Your skills and experience:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent) with extensive clinical experience with specific interest in paediatric orthopaedic care preferred
• Professional registration with AHPRA
• Satisfy the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Continuing Professional Development and Recency of Practice Guidelines
• Uphold the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct
• An advanced level of clinical expertise and theoretical knowledge in the assessment and management of patients for required caseload

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

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Parkville location and close to public transport
• Discounted on-site car parking

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!

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 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 fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and 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.

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close: 19 September 2025