Flipper Academy

Physiotherapist – Casual hourly rate - $55-60/hr. (+ super).

Immediate start

Ongoing weekly hours

5-10 hours

Southern Adelaide Locations (Seaford and Brighton)

$55-60 per hour + attractive PD opportunities.

Tuesday and/or Friday afternoon hours

Flipper Academy is a business that offers group water-based therapy, in a supportive environment, with a core focus on learning to swim for both children with a disability or children that want to achieve their specific goals. We are currently expanding into the far southern areas of Adelaide to help provide our services to the wider south Australian region and require more staff to help us implement our services!

Flipper Academy programs are Physiotherapy led and tailored to individuals with a variety of needs that have water therapy and learn to swim goals. In addition, our Director at Flipper has extensive paediatric experience having worked with leading physicians at the Women's and Children's Hospital, and Adelaide Paediatrics which is well renowned for its unique and high-quality health approach within our state. At Flipper we assist our children at achieving their goals, and developing their needs through our programs.

These goals include:

Water safety and drowning prevention

Development of gross motor skills

​Swimming strokes

Development of fine motor skills

Our group-based approach also helps children in our program achieve other goals such as social skills and communication

Given the growth in our business, we are seeking a Physiotherapist to join our team to continue to provide these vital services to our clients. This role is ideal if you currently have 20-30 hours a week of work and are wanting to further develop your paediatric skill set by undergoing a few extra hours to round out the week. If you are interested in developing your skills, progressing further in your professional development, and being part of a team in a rewarding environment that is striving to improve the life experience for children, then this role is for you.

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate these essential skills required for the role:

1-2 years of experience is preferred, however we encourage new graduates to apply.

Passion for working with children and helping them achieve their goals

Keen Interest and passion in paediatric physiotherapy and disability is essential

Strong communication skills with clients to facilitate successful outcomes and achievement of their goals.

Demonstrated ability of successfully being able to interact with children across varying degrees of communication and understanding.

Experience working with children with a disability of any age group and paediatrics

Commitment to working with the business for a 12 month period

Current Physiotherapist registered with AHPRA registration.

Current working with children check

Current disability workers check

Working rights within Australia.

Desirable but not essential skills include the following:

Experience in providing hydrotherapy services

Learn to swim experience.

AustSwim accreditation

Undertaken APA Level 1 hydrotherapy course

Undertaken Autism swim course

Experience in neurodevelopmental treatment and assessment

Experience working within the NDIS framework and understanding functional goal setting within the NDIS

We encourage first year graduates to apply. Professional development will be funded for the applicants that are suited for the role.

If you are interested in applying for this role , please email a letter of application with an attached resume to [email protected].

To find our more information about the role contact [email protected].

Applications for this position will close by 20th of June 2025.