Details: Engagement and Wellbeing Support Services Branch values the role allied health professionals play in improving the educational outcomes for children and young people. We are currently seeking a Physiotherapist at Health Professional 3 level to grow and expand our service offer. In joining the Engagement and Wellbeing Support Services Branch team, you will have opportunity to undertake a wide range of roles including providing direct support to schools, supporting our Flexible Education programs, Allied Health Teams, Targeted Support Teams and more.

Allied Health Team: The Allied Health team provides advice and supports to schools to improve the educational outcomes for all children and young people.

You will be a core member of wider Allied Health team and will work closely with other professions including Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists and Allied Health Assistants. At times, you may be tasked with leading this multidisciplinary team to achieve your aims.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Mandatory.

1. Current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Eligibility for membership with the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
3. Capacity to provide the lifting required for handling and positioning inherent in clinical intervention of clients and trial of equipment, in accordance with relevant Workplace Health and Safety standards.
4. Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
5. Current drivers licence essential.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au