Head of Department - Physiotherapy
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 7 Grade 3
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $179,382.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ688410
Applications Close: 09/09/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
Lead and shape the future of Physiotherapy at Nepean Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapy leader to drive excellence in service delivery, workforce leadership, and operational performance within a major hospital setting.
As Head of Physiotherapy, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of all human, financial, and physical resources for Physiotherapy at Nepean Hospital. You will provide professional leadership to all Physiotherapy staff, contribute to the Nepean Allied Health Department Heads Team, and participate in key committees as required. The role also plays a vital part in the clinical, managerial, and operational leadership of Physiotherapy services across NBMLHD, while supporting the advancement of teaching, research, and clinical practice initiatives.
If you are ready to drive service excellence, inspire teams, and help shape the future of Physiotherapy, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Qualification in Physiotherapy recognised for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and current registration with APHRA.
- Demonstrated substantial postgraduate Physiotherapy clinical practice and supervision skills to enable professional leadership for the delivery of high level, evidence based and complex clinical services and Quality Improvement activities.
- Demonstrated high level operational management and leadership skills to ensure effective human resource management, and effective service planning, coordination and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability in strategic and operational planning to ensure patient-centred, high quality and cost-effective clinical services.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal, non-verbal and written communication, consultation and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to establish, develop and maintain relationships both within and external to the organisation.
- Demonstrated time management skills and ability to manage human, financial, and physical resources effectively and efficiently to ensure budget and performance targets are met.
- Broad knowledge of current health system related issues with demonstrated understanding of application and implications for Physiotherapy services.
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Wykes on Michelle.Wykes@health.nsw.gov.au
