Physiotherapy Head of Department
Physiotherapy Head of the Department - Royal Hospital for Women
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 5
Remuneration: $135,884 - $139,188 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ628141
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 28 December 2025
Where you'll be working
The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone women’s hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women’s health care through both practice and ongoing research.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Physiotherapy Head of Department to lead the physiotherapy service at the Royal Hospital for Women. This pivotal role holds operational accountability for the Physiotherapy Department, reporting operationally to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery and maintaining professional accountability to the Physiotherapy Discipline Advisor.
The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership, guiding and managing the physiotherapy service to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. You will champion clinical excellence, support staff development, and drive service improvements aligned with NSW Ministry of Health (MoH) and SESLHD policies, procedures, and standards.
If you are passionate about advancing women’s health and leading a skilled allied health team, we invite you to apply and contribute to a service dedicated to exceptional care for our patients, clients, and their carers.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning.
- Extensive clinical and leadership experience as a practicing physiotherapist within the area of Women’s Health.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high-level leadership and strategic management of staff, resources, and services to meet current and future clinical service requirements within the contemporary landscape of Women’s Health, with a strong focus on building team capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and demonstrated application of evidence-based practice within the physiotherapy discipline.
- Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
- Current drivers’ licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Leanne Horvat on Leanne.Horvat@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments:
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-RHW-Corporate@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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