Physiotherapist Child & Family- Community Services Ringwood

AboutUs

Access Health and Community (AccessHC)is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive person-centeredcare across Melbournesinner and outereast and northeast.

With 550 staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations we offer a wide range of integrated services to support diverse communities. Following ourMay2025merger with Inspiroweveexpanded our reach into the Yarra Ranges and strengthened our commitment to accessible high-quality community healthservices.

Weare proud of our commitment toDiversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strong Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) principles andourrespectforthe rightsculture and contributionsof First Nations peoples. At AccessHC we are united by compassioncollaborationand community-led care to help people live healthier lives.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate PaediatricPhysiotherapistto join our energeticChild & Family Team atAccess Health & Community. We are seeking adynamic Grade 2 or experienced Grade 1 Physiotherapist.

This role is ideal for an applicant who demonstrates a passion for working within a multi and transdisciplinary supportive team environment in the wonderful world of paediatrics where your ideas are genuinely valued. Youll have the opportunity to help shape and evolve our service delivery.

Youll be part of aclose-knit and supportive team including over 40 paediatric allied health professionals with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality best-practice services to pre-school and school-aged children and their families within the communities in the Eastern and Outer Eastern suburbs.

This is a permanent part time position and we are open to considering candidates that would be looking for a part time 0.6 - .8 EFT role. The role is based across our sites in Balwyn North & Lilydale with the ability to travel to our other sites in Doncaster and Belgrave.

About the role

The position encompasses promotion of health and wellbeing across the spectrum from prevention and early intervention through to a range of goal-directed treatments and care planning. The role is expected to foster an environment that reflects family-centred care. A Senior Physiotherapist will provide one-to-one supervision and multiple peer supervision opportunities exist to support a rich learning environment.

Your caseload will include children between 0 and 12 years with developmental delays and disability. The successful applicant will work with children who are funded under a mix of public and NDIS health funding.

Services are delivered in a variety of ways including:

• Clinic-based individual and joint sessions with another allied health discipline
• Groups including movement-based social communication and school readiness skills-based programs
• Telehealth
• Homes kindergartens childcare centres and other community spaces

What you will be doingKey Responsibilities

• Operate a paediatric Physiotherapy service within multi and transdisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of centre based and outreach services to all eligible clients
• Assess plan and provide interventions for a caseload of pre-school and school aged children
• Initiate plan implement and evaluate group therapy programs for children
• Participate in client care meetings and department meetings for the purposes of team care planning case conferencing and client review
• In collaboration with other AccessHC Child & Family service staff and management review the content of individual & group programs and make service changes based on the outcome of these reviews

What you will bringKey Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in physiotherapy
• Experience working with children in a health or community-based setting
• For Grade 2 a minimum of 3 years experience working with children in physiotherapy position
• Demonstrate knowledge of typical and atypical childhood development in order to understand the childs developmental delay or disability
• Demonstrate skills in physiotherapy assessment and intervention based on current evidenced-based practice to ensure positive outcomes for the child and family
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience in planning and delivering group therapy programs

Compliance Requirements:

• Professional registration - AHPRA
• National Police Check Working with Children Check NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia and a valid Drivers Licence
• First Aid and CPR

Attributeswe value

• An ability to work sensitively with people of diverse cultures abilities ages sexualities and gender identities
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and health promotion principles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Access Health and Community values

What we offer

• The salary band range $78249.60 - $109470.40
• Community service salary packaging benefits (increase take-home pay)
• Work laptop provided
• Monthly clinical supervision with a Grade 3 Physiotherapist
• Strong clinical support and mentoring
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and influence service development
• A genuinely supportive innovative and friendly team culture

AccessHealth and Community Culture andBenefits

At AccessHC we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share commitment and passion to make a positive impact and this ethos creates a range of benefits for our people from opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging. Our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment.

Join us and experience a career where you truly make a difference.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

• Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
• Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15990 per annum $2650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: Now

Submit your application including yourresume andcover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please reach out to Naomi Lowen Manager Child & Family Services for further information

Email: or the opportunity to discuss this role: M:0

Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information:

Why join us

• Be part of a leading health and community organisation driving innovative change
• A unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on community health services
• Work in a supportive values-driven team environment
• A rewarding role in a dynamic organisation with a mission-driven culture
• Enjoy flexible work settings across the eastern suburbs
• Access professional development opportunities
• Make a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities
• The chance to work with passionate professionals dedicated to improving lives

Apply now so you do not miss this opportunity as we will be assessing applications when submitted.

Applications close: 17th May 2026

Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people regardless of cultural background age gender identity sexuality or lived and living experience. We value the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to delivering on our vision for reconciliation through our recruitment and employment practices. Access is required to undertake compliance checks; however a record of criminal history does not preclude applicants from applying for suitable positions. All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and managed in a confidential and practical manner.