The Department of Education is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist with paediatric and education scope of practice knowledge and skill, to work in our school communities in Far North Queensland. If you're motivated to support our young people in achieving educational success then this is the opportunity for you!
Senior physiotherapists (clinical) play a vital role in building team capability to support students to feel successful in all aspects of their learning. Your specialist knowledge will contribute to wholistic services where children and young people can access the best strategies and information to give them confidence navigating their educational journey. Full-time or part-time work can be negotiated.
About The Department The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About The Role Promote evidence based and best practise physiotherapy within the Far North Queensland physiotherapy team, to ensure students can access their school environment, that all students with disability, particularly those with physical impairment, can participate in all aspects of their school curriculum, educational activities and within their school community, throughout their educational journey.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Form strategic partnerships with schools, allied health professionals and families. Participate in specialised projects and research activities in consultation with the supervising physiotherapist. Share physiotherapy models, practices and resources with other physiotherapists within the department. Support new staff and university physiotherapy students in placements following consultation with the supervising physiotherapist. Benefits Salary sacrificing Flexible work arrangements 75% super contributions Additional time off benefits No shift work Regular mentoring and peer support form senior collegial network Professional development entitlements (up to 5 days) Resourcing supported grants Public Service Award conditions with Health Professional pay Mandatory requirements: Possession of a degree in physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution, or other equivalent formal qualifications which, in the opinion of the Director-General, Department of Education, or delegate, are acceptable. General registration as a physiotherapist through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). How To Apply Please attach a Brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); Also provide a cover letter of not more than two pages, indicating what you would bring to this position and how your past work experience and investment in expanding your physiotherapy knowledge and skill would inform how you would undertake this role; Please provide responses to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details). We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support#J-18808-Ljbffr
