Physiotherapy Head of Department

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until October 2027
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 5
Remuneration: $135,884 - $139,188 per annum plus superannuation 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ675501
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Application Close: Sunday 12 July 2026


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.

The Physiotherapy team supports women, men, and gender-diverse individuals with conditions related to cancer treatment, pregnancy, menopause, and lymphoedema. They work with patients to assess needs, set personalised goals, and provide tailored treatments and exercise programs. From the first appointment, they listen to patients’ concerns and develop a plan to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life, both now and in the long term.


The Role

This position has operational accountability for the physiotherapy service within the Royal Hospital for Women and reports operationally to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery and has professional accountability to the Physiotherapy Discipline Advisor.

The Physiotherapy Head of Department will provide operational direction, lead, guide and manage the physiotherapy service across the Royal Hospital for Women and facilitate the implementation of high levels of clinical expertise in order to provide high quality care to patients/clients and their carers consistent with NSW Ministry of Health (MoH) and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards. The position contributes directly to the development of policy, with consideration of the strategic context.


Benefits:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year 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:

1. 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.
2. Extensive clinical and leadership experience as a practicing physiotherapist within the area of Women’s Health.
3. 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.
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 the physiotherapy discipline.
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 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
• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• 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 background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website