Physiotherapy Team Leader (Level 5)

Job Description

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time Till June 2025Position Classification : Physiotherapist Level 5Remuneration : $130658 - $133835 per annum plus superannuationHours Per Week : 38Requisition ID : REQ553141Applications Close Date : 27 February, 2025Physiotherapy Team Leader Level 5 - St George Hospital, Kogarah St George Hospital is a tertiary referral, level 5 trauma centre and the largest hospital in South Eastern Local Health District. The purpose of the St George Physiotherapy Department is to deliver a high-quality, holistic, and person-centred physiotherapy service that improves outcomes and quality of life within the community. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and respect that empowers individuals to achieve their goals, supports equity and promotes the growth and wellbeing of our team and our community.The Role The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.This position has operational accountability for their team and reports operationally to the Department Head and has professional accountability to their Discipline Advisor.The Team Leader will provide operational direction, lead, guide and manage the team across the relevant facility and facilitate the implementation of high levels of clinical expertise in order to provide high quality care to patients/clients and their carers consistent with NSW Ministry of Health (MoH) and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards. The position contributes directly to the development of policy, with consideration of the strategic context. This position will assist with daily operational tasks at the discretion of the Department Head.Benefits: Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport . Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. For Nurses – Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable. For Nurses – Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant. Minimum Requirements: Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning. Extensive clinical and leadership experience as a practising Physiotherapist. Demonstrated ability to provide high level of guidance, leadership and management of resources and services equivalent to the complexities of the role. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature. Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and demonstrate application of evidence-based practice within their clinical area. Negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders. Current driver's licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position). Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role-related queries or questions contact Joshua Wakefield on Our CORE Values are C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information for applicants: An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ( ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website . SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support. Please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email should you require support. #J-18808-Ljbffr