Are you a final year Physiotherapy student or recent graduate with a passion to support children with disabilities and empower families and their local communities? •Above award salary plus an abundance of perks and benefits •Permanent position including a 12-month New Graduate program •Access to clinical supervision and mentoring •Hybrid role; working a mixture of face-to-face and working from home.•2 weeks FREE leave every year during the Christmas/New Year shut down period.Prelude Australia is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated in supporting children (birth to 12 years) with developmental delays and disabilities. We deliver early childhood intervention and therapy services under the NDIS, Medicare, and Private Services. We are currently looking for a soon to graduate or recently graduated Physiotherapist to fill new graduate positions on a part- time or full-time basis across our Kurri Kurri and Maitland sites.About the New Graduate Physiotherapist Role: The Physiotherapist may directly lead supports as the Key Worker with the family, developing a holistic picture of the child and family and deliver routines-based interventions. The Key Worker also acts as a link between the family and the transdisciplinary team and coordinates consultative services from other team members through joint visits, consultation, and direct services as required, based on the child's and family's individual needs. The Physiotherapist directly or indirectly provide support as a consultant on the child’s team. Outcomes of the role:
Functional outcomes: Provide early childhood intervention and evidence-based therapy by assisting their mobility, strength, and coordination to maximise function and participation in movement at home, school and in the community.
Capacity building: Enhance families and other key caregivers' capabilities to support their children through experiences and opportunities that strengthen knowledge and skills, and to promote the use of interest-based learning opportunities with children.
Meaningful participation: Trial and prescribe assistive technology, such as standing frames and wheelchairs, to enhance mobility, posture, and independence.
Collaboration: Build strong, collaborative relationships with families and support informed decision-making on interventions that fit into everyday routines and activities to help achieve families' prioritised goals.
Creating Opportunities: Engage in a range of professional development activities to grow your capabilities and confidence and, in turn, complement outcomes for children and families.
Team approach: Participate in collaborative teamwork with other professionals (such as specialist teams, support coordinators, and local area coordinators) to provide quality, comprehensive, and holistic services.
What will you bring to the role? •Either be enrolled in your final year of Physiotherapy or hold a recent qualification in Physiotherapy with AHPRA registration. •Experience working with children including children living with developmental delay and disability. •Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with families and stakeholders (such as Teachers and other professionals). •Excellent time management and planning skills. •Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team. •Knowledgeable of early childhood intervention practices. •Committed to professional learning and growth. Special Conditions •Drivers licence and own vehicle•Hold a current First Aid /CPR and Working with children check•Obtain a NDIS Worker ScreenerWhy join our team?
Competitive salary with additional employee entitlements.
Flexible working hours, breaks, and work from home opportunities.
Additional Leave, including six weeks of paid leave and 12 days personal leave.
Not-for-Profit salary packaging, increasing take home pay and Novated Car Leasing opportunities.
Mileage reimbursement.
Company provided mobile phone, laptop and access to online and physical resources.
Ongoing learning and development, including individual professional development budget, best practice early childhood intervention training, clinical supervision and support from experienced Senior Physiotherapist and leadership pipeline program.
New Graduate program: Kickstart your career in the disability sector by participating in a 12-month program with other new graduates, providing you with the tools and foundations to confidently work in early childhood intervention best practice and navigate the NDIS.
Mentor program: Be connected and feel empowered by partnering up with a mentor (of a different discipline) for peer support and advice on your new graduate journey.
Administrative support provided for intake, referrals and NDIS claiming.
Employee Value Benefits including access to employee assistance program, psychology reimbursement and organisational wellbeing initiative, Sonder, a 24/7 accessible tech-platform keeping you safe in the community.
About Prelude Australia Prelude Australia is a not-for-profit charity organisation that provides quality early childhood intervention & therapy services to children (birth to 12 years) living with developmental delay and disability, and their families under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Medicare and Private Services. Trusted by our community for over 40 years, we deliver connected, capacity-building support. We are committed to achieving meaningful outcomes for children that support participation and independence in their everyday lives. Our role is to partner with your family to coach you and provide specialist support. We focus on real solutions that can be sustained over time. It’s about real people, in real places, doing real things. Prelude Australia also partners with the community to deliver capacity building programs, disability sector support including clinical supervision and coaching, training and workshops, facilitated playgroups, and fundraising. The team at Prelude Australia consists of Early Childhood Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. We believe in the importance of: •Inclusion •Capacity building •Meaningful participation •Functional outcomes •Independence for all If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families, apply today! For more information, please email Faith Bam, People and Culture Business Partner at faith.b@preludeaustralia.org.au.