Physiotherapist-Specialist Education Setting

Why This Role Matters
The Physiotherapist provides evidence-based physiotherapy services to students with intellectual disabilities and high physical support needs. This role supports access, mobility, and participation in school life, contributing to inclusive education and whole-school capacity building.

Job Description
The Physiotherapist will deliver assessment, program planning, interventions, equipment prescription, and review. The role involves collaborating with teachers, education support staff, families, and external providers, coaching staff on safe manual handling, and participating in school-based aquatic physiotherapy programs. Full-time employment is offered with high professional autonomy and accountability.

Key Features of the Role
• Position: Physiotherapist – Specialist Education Setting
• Company: East Gippsland Specialist School
• Location: Bairnsdale, Bairnsdale & Gippsland VIC, Australia
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $93,265 – $109,967 per year
• Eligibility: Current AHPRA Registered Physiotherapist

Responsibilities
• Manage delivery of physiotherapy services to students and staff
• Provide specialist advice to the school leadership team
• Contribute to whole-school support systems and service development
• Liaise with families and external service providers
• Deliver comprehensive physiotherapy programs including assessment, intervention, and equipment prescription
• Coach and train staff in safe manual handling and physiotherapy program implementation
• Participate in school-based aquatic physiotherapy programs
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, student profiles, reports for funding, and equipment records
• Support inclusive education practices and uphold Child Safe Standards

Required Qualification
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy
• Current AHPRA registration

Experience and Skills
• Experience with children or young people with complex physical and developmental needs
• Knowledge of disability, high support needs, and inclusive education
• Collaborative practice within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills
• Willingness and ability to participate in aquatic physiotherapy programs

Important Remarks
• High professional autonomy with scope for service development
• Flexible commencement and time fraction
• Opportunity to contribute to capacity building and inclusive education

Salary Insights
• $93,265 – $109,967 per year

Company Overview
East Gippsland Specialist School provides specialist education for students with intellectual and physical disabilities, focusing on inclusive practices, holistic development, and evidence-based support.

Application Tips
• Emphasize experience with children with high support needs
• Highlight AHPRA registration and physiotherapy expertise
• Showcase collaborative skills and ability to train staff
• Include experience with aquatic physiotherapy if applicable