Competitive salary + 12% superannuation +access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take home pay (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing).
Be part of Australia's only university-owned academic health precinct where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged
Permanent, full-time
Macquarie University Hospital, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Lead paediatric physiotherapy services, inspire your team, and shape the future of children's allied health care
Are you an experienced paediatric physiotherapist with a passion for clinical leadership and service development? Macquarie University Health Kids is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist (Paediatrics) to lead our physiotherapy team and deliver exceptional, evidence-based care to children and their families. This is your opportunity to combine hands-on clinical expertise with team leadership in Australia's only fully integrated academic health precinct.
In this permanent, full-time role, you will drive the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services across outpatient and community settings, working with children presenting with complex neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, hypermobility syndromes, developmental delay, and atypical development. You'll provide clinical supervision and line management to the physiotherapy team while contributing to the strategic growth and development of paediatric services within Macquarie University Health Kids.
This is more than a clinical role, it's a chance to shape how paediatric physiotherapy is delivered, taught, and evolved within an organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and family-centred care. If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
Reporting to the Macquarie University Health Kids Team Lead and Director of Allied Health, the Senior Physiotherapist (Paediatrics) is responsible for clinical service delivery, team leadership, and service planning across the physiotherapy discipline within Macquarie University Health Kids. Key responsibilities include:
Clinical
Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and intervention to children with complex neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, hypermobility syndromes, developmental delay, and atypical development.
Manage referrals and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and prepare reports for referring clinicians.
Clinical Supervision and Team Leadership
Provide structured clinical supervision, observation, and feedback to physiotherapy team members.
Manage day-to-day team operations including caseload allocation, scheduling, and workforce coverage.
Foster evidence-based practice through journal clubs, case discussions, and in-service education.
Service Planning and Clinical Governance
Contribute to strategic planning and expansion of physiotherapy services within Macquarie University Health Kids.
Develop and review clinical pathways, policies, and guidelines.
Lead clinical governance activities including outcome monitoring, audits, and incident management.
Support clinical placements for Macquarie University physiotherapy students.
About Us
Macquarie University Health is a trailblazer in healthcare, education, and research. As Australia's first and only fully integrated academic health precinct, we bring together Macquarie University Hospital, the Macquarie University Health Clinics, and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. Our integrated approach delivers holistic patient care informed directly by the latest research and continuous learning, resulting in improved patient outcomes, enhanced student experiences, and better research. We are committed to fostering a collegiate environment built on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Macquarie University Health Kids is our dedicated paediatric service, providing multidisciplinary allied health care to children and their families in a supportive, family-centred environment.
About You
You are a highly skilled and motivated paediatric physiotherapist who thrives in a leadership role. You bring a strong clinical foundation, a genuine commitment to family-centred care, and the ability to inspire and develop a team. You are collaborative, solutions-focused, and passionate about driving service excellence and innovation in paediatric allied health.
Selection Criteria
Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current general registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia/AHPRA.
Minimum 5 years' demonstrated experience providing physiotherapy services to infants, children, and/or adolescents in outpatient and/or community settings, including children with complex neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, developmental delay, and atypical development.
Demonstrated leadership or management experience within a health service or allied health context, including team management, workforce planning, and/or service development.
Proven experience providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior physiotherapy staff and/or students.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to build rapport and empathise with patients, families/carers, and colleagues.
Knowledge of relevant clinical governance frameworks and demonstrated ability to apply these within a health service context.
Commitment to patient and family-centred, evidence-based care, and demonstrated involvement in service development and continuous improvement.
How to Apply
To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).
Applications Close: Sunday, 7 June 2026, 11:59pm AEST
**We reserve the right to progress or not proceed with applications prior to the closing date, and to close the advertisement early if required**
**Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights**
General Enquiries: Please contact Talent Acquisition Consultant, Bill Egarchos at bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au
Why Join Us?
You'll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.
At Macquarie University Health, we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.
As Australia's first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That's how we Heal. Learn. Discover. ™
We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:
Salary sacrifices options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool
More information about our employee benefits can be found here
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
07/06/2026 11:59 PM
A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework
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