Physiotherapist Level 7 Grade 2 Head of Department The Children's Hospital at Westmead

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 7 Gde 2

Remuneration: 171030 - 171030 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ684321

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 22 August 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Clare Klimes on Clare.Klimes@health.nsw.gov.au

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 head of physiotherapy has the overall responsibility for physiotherapy service provided to the children and their families at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. This involves the day to day administrative and professional management of the staff of the physiotherapy department, but also this includes the professional responsibility of those physiotherapists who are employed by other departments within the hospital.

The Head Of Department

Develops strategies and policies to ensure quality physiotherapy practice, ensure professional development and to attract and retain quality staff in a challenging work environment.Provides consultation at a senior level to other health professionals across the area, geographic region or clinical network both within and beyond the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network. Applies extensive acknowledged and clinical skill setLeads and manages a team effectively, with highly developed interpersonal skills and extensive experience in communicating with a wide variety of people at all levels.Engages in policy development and promotion of a culture of continuous improvement based on evidence based practice Develops and works to a Business Plan using excellent organisational skillsWorks with children and families in an allied health environment within a hospital settingShows understanding of and commitment to, the learning requirements of Physiotherapy studentsUtilises excellent written and oral communication skills, including computer literacyReports operationally to the CARPA Clinical Program Director and professionally to Director of Allied Health.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): 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 Responses to the questions below:Current registration with the AHPRA (Allied health Professionals Registration Association)Senior Physiotherapist grade with extensive and acknowledged clinical skills and experience in a range of clinical areas, including experience in working with children and families in an allied health environment in a hospital setting.Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team effectively, with highly developed interpersonal skills including excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills and the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels. This requires excellent written and oral communication skills, including computer literacyDemonstrated ability in policy development, ability to provide in-depth advice, leadership and direction to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellenceDemonstrated ability to develop and work to a Business Plan using excellent organisational skills and the ability to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical natureDemonstrated ability to act as a state wide clinical resource and consultant for health and other professionals in the tertiary Physiotherapy management of children & young peopleDemonstrated experience in, understanding of and commitment to promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement based on evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learningAn understanding of the NSW Health system and knowledge of key reforms and strategic directions in NSW health, particularly in relation to paediatric and child health.

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.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

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 SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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