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Child Development Specialist - Physiotherapist

Better Health Network
  • Job Reference No V0335

Join our multidisciplinary Paediatric Team and make a direct impact on the lives of children aged 0-12 and their families. As a Paediatric Physiotherapist, you'll provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and management of Paediatric clients, working within a strength-based approach.

This role includes delivering evidence-based services with measurable outcomes within an evaluation framework, across various settings including BHN centers, clients' homes, and community-based locations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Clinical/Professional Expertise: Provide early childhood intervention physiotherapy support within a family-centered, strength-based framework.
  • Measurement and Reporting: Manage client caseloads effectively. Contribute to service effectiveness by ensuring accurate documentation and data management.
  • Team Responsibilities: Participate in case conferences and clinical reviews. Assist in quality initiatives and development projects.

About you

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent with current registration with AHPRA.
  • Demonstrated experience working with children in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Knowledge of relevant theoretical frameworks for working with children.
  • Experience in family-centred, strength-based approaches.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders.

Why Choose Us?

  • Make an Impact: Work directly with children and families, helping them achieve meaningful participation in their everyday lives.
  • Collaborative Environment: Join a multidisciplinary team of over 950 staff across 22 locations, where collaboration and teamwork are key.
  • Professional Development: Receive ongoing structured support tailored to your skill level and experience. Enjoy regular individual and group supervision, special interest groups, and fortnightly 1:1 supervision with your team leader.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible part time hours and work-days available.
  • Admin Support: Benefit from administration and diary management support, scheduled client and admin blocks, and flexibility to complete admin tasks from home, ensuring dedicated planning time.

What makes BHN tick?

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community. BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

Join Us Today!

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a real difference, apply now to become part of our dedicated team at Better Health Network! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to shape the future of Paediatric Physiotherapy in our community.

For information about the role, contact Melanie Fidler, Program Lead Child, Youth & Families Team 9684 4292 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Child Development Specialist - Physiotherapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

Better Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and LGBTI+ communities.

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