Physiotherapy Level 6

The Physiotherapy Unit Head role offers a unique opportunity to directly influence patient care while maintaining oversight of site operations, ensuring both clinical excellence and efficient governance._

$140,288 - $143,762 + 11.5% super & salary packaging **|** Temporary Full-Time until 11 January 2026 with the possibility of extension** |**Port Kembla Hospital (PKH) **|**REQ567470 **| Grade**: Physiotherapist Level 6 **|** **Applications close**: Sunday 4 May 2025

**Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapy Unit Head to join the Illawarra Hospital Group’s Non-Admitted and Community Services team. This leadership role oversees a large physiotherapy team across multiple sites, with 29.6 FTE and a total staff headcount of 50.

Various services managed with this role include musculoskeletal physiotherapy, lymphoedema management, pelvic health, hand therapy, rehabilitation outpatients, aged care outpatients with other services providing professional links. The team works across outpatient clinics, community settings, and home-based care, providing vital services to the local community.

We’re looking for someone with strong leadership and management skills who can balance strategic planning with day-to-day operations to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care. This is a great opportunity to work with a dedicated team of physiotherapists, drive service improvements, and make a real impact in the Illawarra Hospital Group.

Job share will be considered.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the **Position Description**here.

**A little about us.**

As a part of the new Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services Project, a new Community Health Centre is being built on the old Port Kembla Hospital site. Located on Dharawal Country, Warrawong Community Health Centre will bring together a range of services including community mental health, drug and alcohol, community nursing, and child and family services.

Until the new Community Centre is complete, some allied health services will continue to operate out of the Port Kembla Hospital site.

**Benefits of working with ISLHD.**

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
- ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._
- ISLHD 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse._

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