Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapist (Child Development Service)

About the role

West Moreton Health is recruiting an Advanced Physiotherapist for its Child Development Service (CDS) at West Moreton Hospital and Health Service in the Brisbane-West/Ipswich region. The role delivers and coordinates high-quality, advanced-level paediatric physiotherapy clinical services and interventions. It is a temporary part-time position of 38 hours per fortnight, ending 30 June 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver advanced physiotherapy clinical and consultancy services to children and their carers across the continuum of care, within a multidisciplinary health team, to improve health outcomes for children with developmental difficulties.
• Provide clinical and professional leadership and management in coordinating and delivering paediatric physiotherapy services under the direction of the Team Leader CDS and Professional Lead.
• Lead the development of physiotherapy clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the CDS and the broader paediatric service.

Required profile

• Advanced knowledge, skills and expertise in complex, contemporary physiotherapy practice in child development and paediatric care, with proven ability to deliver evidence-based services and clinical education.
• Strong professional judgement in giving clinical advice and direction on evidence-based care, professional standards and service development.
• High-level communication skills with staff, patients and other stakeholders, internal and external to the health service.
• Ability to lead and advocate for change through quality and service improvement and continuous review of professional standards.
• Vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases as required by the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16.
• Proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate Australian registration authority or association.

What we offer

• Purposeful work with professional development opportunities and career pathways into senior and leadership roles.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% superannuation.

To apply, candidates submit a cover letter, CV or resume with two referees and a short statement (1-2 pages) on how their experience fits the role. Applications stay current for 12 months. The closing date is 10 November 2026.