We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Grade 2 or Grade 3 Physiotherapist to join our clinical team at Very Special Kids. If you’re looking for meaningful work that makes a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

At Very Special Kids, we nurture and foster a culture where our team is empowered, supported and safe through the process of caring for children, young people, and families. Very Special Kids is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our Child Safety Policy, Rights of the Child Charter and Charter of Rights outlines our commitment to child safety and the expectations we have for staff, contractors and volunteers when working with children and young people.

As part of our diverse, expert team you will have access to education and training to enhance your personal and professional development; expert specialist resources; and the well-being support you need to make a bigger impact in the lives of children, young people, and their families.

The role is located at our purpose built Very Special Kids House, in Malvern. Our new state-of-the-art hospice (including hydro-therapy pool) is a world class facility to support the complex needs of the children and young people in our care. You will enjoy one of Melbourne’s most unique purpose-built workplaces.

About Very Special Kids:

At Very Special Kids, we believe that all children and young people have the right to a quality of life, no matter how long or short their life may be. We are a highly respected organisation with circa 100 employees and over 600 volunteers who provide essential, free-of-charge, palliative care services for children and young people living with a life-liming condition. Very Special Kids provides specialist services for the whole family, including counselling, peer support, bereavement support and respite or end of life care at Victoria’s only hospice for children and young people.

Working in our Sister Margaret Noone Hospice, the Physiotherapist is responsible for:

· Delivering individualised physiotherapy services, including hydrotherapy, respiratory and musculoskeletal care, aligned with children's existing care plans

· Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary Hospice clinical team to support holistic care for children and young people.

· Provide education to Hospice staff and supervise physiotherapy students to build capability and ensure safe practice.

About You

· We are seeking an experienced Grade 2 or Grade 3 Physiotherapist

· Registered Physiotherapist with AHPRA

· Minimum 2–3 years post-graduate experience in paediatrics and/or disability

· Experience in hydrotherapy, respiratory care, and musculoskeletal support

· Strong communication skills, including working with verbal and non-verbal children and families

· Commitment to child-safe practices and ongoing professional development

Why Join Us?

· Purpose-driven work in a supportive and inclusive environment

· Access to education, training, and wellbeing support

· Salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements

· Convenient Malvern location close to shops, transport, and free onsite parking

At Very Special Kids, our goal is for our workforce to reflect the diverse community we serve. We continually seek to employ people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, with a disability, Aboriginal Australians and varied cultural backgrounds. If this sounds like you, please take a look at the position description on our website www.vsk.org.au.

Applications are open until Friday 28 November 2025. Please include a cover letter, addressing the key selection criteria and an updated copy of your resume via [email protected]. We will review applications as they are received.

Very Special Kids is committed to providing a child-safe environment and requires all staff to have Working with Children Check and Police Record Checks. Clinical Services staff are also required to provide evidence to demonstrate vaccination against COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccinations.