Deputy HOD, Physiotherapy

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 4

Remuneration: 126524 - 129591 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ665892

Location: Randwick

Applications Close: Midnight on 7 June 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Johanna Newsom on ***email_hidden***

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network , every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

The Department of Physiotherapy provides a high-quality service to all children and families referred to Physiotherapy. The department includes Physiotherapists and allied health assistants, and works closely with administrative support staff. The staff work together to provide a safe, appropriate, effective, efficient and responsive service.

The Deputy Head of Department works in collaboration with the Head of Department and provides leadership to ensure excellence in Physiotherapy service provided to babies, children, young people and their families within SCHN. This involves assisting with the day to day management of the Department of Physiotherapy and the promotion of a culture of continuous improvement, education and training, evidence based practice and research.

Management duties include direct supervision of staff, including the physiotherapy assistant(s); assistance with budget management, data collection and statistical reporting, staff recruitment, orientation and personnel management; coordination of equipment and stock levels in the department; relevant maintenance and WHS processes, and security procedures.

The deputy contributes to strategic programme reviews and service development, and updates physiotherapy policies and procedures. They take an active role in identifying areas of clinical practice that could be developed and/or opportunities for clinical change.

The Deputy Head of Department additionally manages a tertiary clinical caseload in a complex mutidisciplinary team and with liaison as needed to outside physiotherapy agencies and local services. This involves practicing as per established professional physiotherapy standards according to the relevant Codes of Conduct and appropriate Registration Act.

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

• Current registration with the AHPRA (Allied health Professionals Registration Association)

• Extensive clinical experience in paediatric physiotherapy.

• Demonstrated knowledge of professional and clinical issues relating to physiotherapy at all levels of the profession and a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development

• High level of communication and interpersonal skills to promote teamwork/conflict resolution and proven experience to communicate effectively with people at all levels including senior management.

• Experience and skills in physiotherapy management, including staff supervision and development and team leadership.

• Demonstrated skills in the evaluation of service delivery including the ability to lead high level quality/service improvement projects in line with Ministry of Health Standards.

Demonstrated experience and skills in managing WH&S issues appropriate to a physiotherapy department. This includes risk analysis, developing safe work practices and implementing relevant policy and procedures.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

• SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

• Permanent

  NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

• NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

• An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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