Physiotherapist

Location: Community Health - Perth Metropolitan AreaUnit/Division: Child and Adolescent Community Health > Child Development ServiceWork Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part TimeThis is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.Position Profile: The Child and Adolescent Health Service are seeking dynamic and values-driven individuals to be considered for the role of Physiotherapist within our Child Development Service team. Bring your passion and commitment and make a difference to those that matter – the next generation.In the role of Physiotherapist, you will provide comprehensive assessments and tailored intervention programs for children and their families of the Child Development Service. The successful candidate will also provide education and support to parents and community stakeholders, fostering a collaborative approach to child development and well-being. You will have the opportunity to embody the CAHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork.About the Child Development Service: The Child Development Service provides multidisciplinary assessment and intervention services to infants, children and young people with developmental delay or difficulties that impact on function, participation and/or the parent-child relationship.Clinicians adopt a child and family-centred approach, working in partnership with families to address developmental concerns that are of priority to the family. Our teams include Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists and other allied health professionals. The Child Development Service provides services at approximately 18 locations across the metropolitan Perth area, as well as providing home, school and community visits as needed.Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).Application Instructions: Applications are required to be submitted online by selecting "Apply for job" below. Please ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment process.Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:Within the application system you will be asked to provide a response to the following questions that address the essential selection criteria stated within the job description form for the position. Each response should be provided in no more than 500 words per question.Describe how you have demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with clients and their families, as well as with staff, while being a member of a multi-disciplinary team.Describe your ability to apply your time management and organisational skills while providing paediatric Physiotherapy services within a designated caseload. Additionally, what is your current knowledge regarding the assessment, treatment and management of a paediatric caseload?Can you describe your ongoing commitment to professional development and share any recent and relevant learnings you've acquired that relate to this position?A current resume which summarises your experience and includes both phone and email contact details of two professional referees, with at least one being a recent supervisor/line manager.These questions & requested documents should be complete and ready to enter/attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.Working with Children Check: This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.auSelection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.About Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS): CAHS is Western Australia's primary provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to infants, children, and young people. Comprising Perth Children's Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operates with over 7,000 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area. For more information about our services click here.CAHS Values: CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on +61 8 6456 0321 or via email: cahs.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.auOther Conditions:This recruitment pool will be advertised intermittently over its lifespan. The initial advertising campaign will be conducted over a two-week period. If required, to expedite the review process, the panel will commence assessments of submitted applications prior to the advertisement's closing date.It is anticipated that first round interviews for this position will be held week commencing 5 May 2025.WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.This is an extended recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.Appointments may be made from this pool until 31 December 2026.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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