About the role

The position will deliver quality Paediatric Physiotherapy services, appropriate with level of experience, across various caseloads as a member of a multidisciplinary team within the Child Development Service to children, youth, and families of West Moreton Health.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: 

• Demonstrated contemporary knowledge, experience and skills in paediatric physiotherapy and the provision of physiotherapy within the clinical area of developmental delay & disability to facilitate diagnostic understanding and care planning to empower families to understand their child and promote their child's development in the context of daily life. 
• Demonstrated ability to apply clinical assessment and intervention approaches within a family centred practice framework, within a paediatric population.
• Knowledge of and a demonstrated commitment to quality processes and evidence based practices, identifying areas for improvement and contributing to these improvements, with an ability to apply established and evidence-based principles to routine Paediatric Physiotherapy clinical services.
• Ability to provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced and student health practitioners (with the
  guidance of senior clinical staff) and contribute to the professional development of self and others through
  education, professional networking, and the application of evidenced based practice.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages.

You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) outlining the following:

• What skills and attributes would you bring to the multidisciplinary Child Development Service team?
• What are your interpersonal strengths and challenges and how these might impact on team dynamics?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.