Occupational Therapist (Level 1/2) - Transition Aged Care Program (TACP)
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time: 38 hours per week, up to June 2026
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $1,359.63 - $1,939.70 per week + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ525057
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
The position is a community role, covering the Sydney Local Health District geographical area. TACP has its office base at Concord Hospital, but you may be asked to commence or finish work from other SLHD locations which include RPA, Canterbury and Balmain Hospitals. There may be opportunities for mobile work arrangements and community based work-related activities will require use of your own car.
The SLHD Community Transition Aged Care Program (TACP) serves to transition aged care clients safely from hospital back into the community. The TACP Occupational Therapist, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary TACP team, will work with clients to achieve their goals and ensure safe discharge from the program.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA).
- Postgraduate Occupational Therapy experience, including aged care and/or rehabilitation and experience delivering Occupational Therapy services in the community setting.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
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. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: 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
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
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.
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Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For enquiries, please contact Fiona Errington or Andrea McKellar on 0401 696 250
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 27 October 2024
