Director of Physiotherapy

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 8 Grade 4
Remuneration: $182,480 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ599674

Are you a senior leader in Physiotherapy wanting to extend your skills with creating a new vision for Physiotherapy services in Sydney Local Health District?

About the Role

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership and professional governance for Physiotherapists working in Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) across all clinical settings including the management of professional standards, workforce planning, governance and the development of safety and quality in Physiotherapy services.

You will be part of the Allied Health executive team across SLHD reporting to the District Director of Allied Health with a dual role of Head of Department at a nominated facility. You will work closely with key leaders and stakeholders internally and externally to SLHD including key partnerships with universities.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate
  • Has Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
  • Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
  • Demonstrated high level leadership and management skills and experience for Physiotherapists working in the health service setting, including demonstrated capacity to understand complex issues and work collaboratively towards solutions.
  • Committed and able to lead and develop teaching, research, writing for publication and clinical practice advancement for the discipline of Physiotherapy.
Benefits and Perks
  • Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. Salary Packaging information available upon request.
  • Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
  • Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
  • Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: Stepping Up Health NSW.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit Working With Us.

To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.

For enquiries, please contact Sarah Whitney on or via email at

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now

Applications Close: 14 September 2025

For Applicant Support and Information, visit Applicant Information.


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