Director of Physiotherapy at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

167151.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Physiotherapy, Clinical Governance, Operational Management, Service Evaluation, Professional Development, Team Management, Collaboration, Research Activities, Patient Care, Quality Standards, Health Services, Neurology, Stroke Care, Musculoskeletal Treatment, Emergency Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 9 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Health Professional Level 5 (LP8444) Salary: $149,172 – $167,151 Pro Rata (Plus 12%25 Super) Location: North Canberra Hospital Section: Physiotherapy Closing Date: 17th February 2026 What can we offer you: • City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au) About the Role: The North Canberra Hospital Physiotherapy Director ensures the delivery of exceptional care and safe, high quality Physiotherapy services in line with professional standards, CHS governance frameworks, strategic and operational plans, and the National Safety and Quality Health Service standards. They ensure the optimal performance of the physiotherapy service and team through the implementation of operational processes, professional development and supervision, engagement in service evaluation and improvement and research activities. The Physiotherapy Director is also an integral member of the NCH Allied Health leadership team, supporting effective performance of allied health service across the hospital and works in collaboration with physiotherapy services across the CHS network. Under limited direction from the Executive Director of Allied Health, Ambulatory and Palliative care, the NCH Physiotherapy Director provides clinical and operational leadership and governance over physiotherapy services, responsible for the delivery of clinical services, which may include neurology and stroke, medical, surgical, women and infants, Emergency Department, musculoskeletal outpatients and Lymphoedema at North Canberra Hospital. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Todd Kaye todd.kaye@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will be used for the next 12 months to fill various positions both on a temporary and permanent basis with full-time and part-time opportunities available. This is a temporary position available for a period of 9 months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency.

Responsibilities

The Physiotherapy Director ensures the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services and oversees the performance of the physiotherapy team. They provide clinical and operational leadership while collaborating with allied health services across the hospital.