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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Allied Health, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary:
  • AHP1, $71,217.00 to $86,938.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits or,
  • AHP2, $91,785.00 to $106,330.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Casual Contract, Temporary for 12 months

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Paediatric Physiotherapist, reporting to the Manager, Physiotherapy, provides assessment, treatment, education, and health promotion to neonates, children, adolescents, and their families. The role aims to minimise the impact of disease or disability and optimise functional capacity. This position is part of the casual staff system including participation on the Physiotherapy Weekend/Public Holiday Roster and also consists of casual weekday work that may rotate across all areas of the health service.

Key duties of the role

• Assess, analyse and treat paediatric and neonatal patients
• Develop, implement and review individual care plans
• Educate families, carers and patients on condition management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvement
• Participate in professional development and quality initiatives

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Physiotherapy; eligible for AHPRA registration
• Experience in paediatric or acute physiotherapy settings
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and multidisciplinary practice

To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the relevant attached role description(s).

Enquiries can be directed to

Wee-Ren Kong – Manager Physiotherapy, 8161 7381 or Wee-Ren.Kong@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AHP1 - Physiotherapist, Paediatric Casual Pool - Role Description.pdf
• AHP2 - Physiotherapist, Paediatric Casual Pool - Role Description.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 1 February 2026 – 11:55pm