Deputy Head of Physiotherapy - Level 4 - Temp FT - REQ591412

Location
Randwick NSW
 
Benefits
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Full job description
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 15 February 2026. Full-Time is preferred, however a job share arrangement may be considered.
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 4
Remuneration: 121658 - 124607 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ591412
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 26 July 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Join the Sydney Children’s Hospital Physiotherapy team as the Deputy Head of Department, and take the opportunity to help lead our team as we deliver tertiary care to the youngest members of our community in our brand new building!

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.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
Answers to the following targeted questions:
What do you see as the key knowledge and competencies needed for this role? Tell us about your background and how you have gone about developing this knowledge and competence.
Describe how you have identified operational priorities and achieved strategic outcomes by working collaboratively with key stakeholders.
Describe the most effective techniques you have used to encourage team members to contribute their talents to your team’s function or goal. What did you do? What was the result?
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.

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
Salary packaging for tax savings
Meal entertainment savings
Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Passport
Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position
Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
Eligibility List – An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies

Further Contacts and Support
Please contact Johanna Newsom on johanna.newsom@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au.

Please let johanna.newsom@health.nsw.gov.au know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
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