NSW Government

St George Hospital - Head of Department - Physiotherapy

🔍 Kogarah, St George Hospital | Sydney

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Physiotherapist
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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REQ681549 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 7 Grade 3
Remuneration: $179,382 per annum plus Superannuation 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ681549
Application Close: 21 August 2026

REQ681549 - St George Hospital - Head of Department - Physiotherapy 
 

Lead our Physiotherapy team at St George Hospital

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Are you a visionary and influential physiotherapy leader ready to shape the future of healthcare?

An exciting opportunity exists for an accomplished and forward-thinking professional to join St George Hospital as Head of Department, Physiotherapy. As a key member of the high-performing Allied Health Leadership Team, you will provide strategic and operational direction for a large and diverse physiotherapy service, driving excellence in patient care, workforce development, innovation, research and service improvement. Leading a department of more than 60 physiotherapists and support staff, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients, staff and the future of physiotherapy services.

"The purpose of the St George Physiotherapy Department is to deliver a high-quality, holistic and person-centred physiotherapy service that improves outcomes and quality of life within the community. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and respect, that empowers individuals to achieve their goals, supports equity, & promotes the growth and wellbeing of our team."

St George Hospital is undergoing a major redevelopment, including the recently opened Kensington Street Building (KSB). Home to a range of inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory services, the KSB features a purpose-built Allied Health hub with abundant natural light, district views, modern meeting facilities and a dedicated outpatient floor, providing an exceptional environment for staff, patients and carers.

Beyond leading the St George Hospital Physiotherapy Department, this role is an active member of the SESLHD Physiotherapy Leadership Team. It offers the opportunity to work with colleagues across the district to influence the direction of physiotherapy services, share innovation and help deliver district-wide priorities in clinical excellence, workforce development and service improvement.

Join us at a pivotal time in our journey and bring your vision, energy and expertise to one of the most rewarding physiotherapy leadership opportunities in NSW.

Additional Benefits

  • Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
  • Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
  • Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
  • Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.


Selection Criteria

  1. Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, current registration with AHPRA and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning.
  2. Extensive clinical and leadership experience as a practising physiotherapist.
  3. Demonstrated ability to provide high level of guidance, leadership and management of resources and services equivalent to the intricacies of this role.
  4. 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.
  5. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and demonstrated application of evidence-based practice within physiotherapy.
  6. 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.
  7. 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, please contact Elise Klumpes-Grant via email at Elise.KlumpesGrant@health.nsw.gov.au

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.

 

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.

 

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-STG@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

 

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