Head of Department Physiotherapy RNSH
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Physiotherapy Department at Royal North Shore Hospital as Acting Head of Department for a 12-month period.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 11 January 2026
Position Classification: Physiotherapist (Level 7, Grade 3)
Remuneration: $3,178.49 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ542577
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.
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
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 environment.
- Computer knowledge and ability to use Microsoft windows applications.
- Current NSW Drivers licence.
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For role related queries or questions contact Megan Yeo on Megan.Yeo@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 5 January 2025
