Community Occupational Therapist
Is this your next role? Join the Newcastle Community Health Services Team!
Remuneration: $108,595 – $112,114 Pro Rata + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 3
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ530518
Closing Date: Sunday, 24th of November
Join our team of dedicated and experienced community Occupational Therapists and an outstanding Allied Health Assistant! We’re a friendly, supportive group based at Eastlakes Community Health Centre, united by our passion for providing exceptional client care.
About the Role: This role involves traveling throughout the Greater Newcastle and Port Stephens areas, working primarily with clients aged 65 and over who require equipment and home modifications to help them live safely and independently in their homes. You’ll also have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by working closely with clients facing palliative or life-limiting diagnoses, collaborating with our community-based palliative care teams.
What We’re Looking For: We seek a professional, hardworking, and empathetic Occupational Therapist who genuinely cares about making a difference. Sensitivity and compassion are essential, as you’ll be supporting clients and their families during sensitive, end-of-life situations.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) At hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer;
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Lisa-Dawn McGavern on Lisa.McGavern@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
