An exciting opportunity exists for a Physiotherapy Head of Department at Royal North Shore Hospital in a permanent full-time position.

- Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport and more.
- A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time

Position Classification : Physiotherapist Level 7 Grade 3

Remuneration : $3,437.85 per week

Hours Per Week : 38

Requisition ID : REQ

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces,



a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you’ll be working

Royal North Shore Hospital St Leonards

What you’ll be doing

To provide operational, professional and strategic leadership in all aspects of service delivery for the Physiotherapy Department Royal North Shore Hospital.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

- Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia with extensive experience at Level 2 or above.
- Demonstrated extensive post graduate practice including clinical, teaching, supervision and research experience.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of methodology in clinical governance, continuous improvement, quality initiatives and risk management.
- Demonstrated high level communication, leadership, change management and negotiation skills.

Demonstrated understanding of Physiotherapy clinical and workforce planning in a health setting.

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📌 Head of Department Physiotherapy (St Leonards)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 St Leonards