Lead the research including reporting of outcomes of children with cerebral palsy (CP) and other neurodevelopmental disabilities as well as their families involved in research programs undertaken within QCPRRC. Be responsible for high level liaison with internal and external health services and other stakeholders about the research programs. Develop and provide strategic links between CP research activities across Queensland to advance paediatric rehabilitation research internationally and the agenda for children with CP.

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About the Team

The Queensland Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (QPRS) is based at the Queensland Children's Hospital and has close links with other hospitals and service providers.  The service operates within a state-wide model, with an interdisciplinary structure and an emphasis on child and family-centred care, evidence-based practice and the use of outreach and telehealth technologies to provide high quality tertiary health programs to children with rehabilitation needs.

About the Role

• Independently apply advanced level physiotherapy and research knowledge and skills to design, develop, plan implement and report research methodologies for major research programs of the QCPRRC.
• Lead and progress rehabilitation research projects for children with CP and other neurodevelopmental disabilities for CHQ and QCPRRC with research partners.
• Guide multiple stakeholders in paediatric rehabilitation research for children with CP and other neurodevelopmental disabilities to influence clinical processes and clinical practice standards.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with key Queensland and national stakeholders in paediatric rehabilitation research for children with CP to achieve optimal health outcomes
• Lead professional development in the early surveillance of high risk infants and management children with CP and other Neurodisability building on research outcomes across CHQHHS, QCPRRC and Queensland.
• Provide advanced level physiotherapy clinical support and advice within paediatric rehabilitation for children with CP and other neurodevelopmental disabilities to professional and operational supervisors, relevant service managers and other stakeholders across Queensland regarding aspects of the research program.
• Lead and provide specialised clinical advice to a range of health professionals (internal and external to CHQHHS), service managers and health care consumers regarding the outcomes of assessment and the possible implications of the research program.
• Lead successful grant applications to provide ongoing support for rehabilitation research activities for children with CP and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.
• Be responsible to monitor and report on the research program. 

 About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)

Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.   

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive renumeration
• Annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 670659 - HP5 Research Physiotherapist Advanced - RD (PDF)
  
  CHQ_Applicant Toolkit_2025 (PDF)
  
  CHQ_Information for Applicants_2025 (PDF)