Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

Looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our skilled and dedicated team

Remuneration: $73,427 – $85,800 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time – Feb 2025
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 1
Location: Rankin Park
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ544633
Closing Date: 09/02/25

Where you will be working:
Rankin Park Occupational Therapy is a highly skilled team of committed and dedicated Occupational Therapist and Allied Health Assistants.  The team focused on high quality evidence based care to achieve the patient’s goals. This role may  involve both an inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation caseload, providing a fantastic opportunity to enhance clinical skills within a supportive and dedicated team.

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and organised professional to assess Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and implement goal-directed therapy programs that support patients in achieving their individual goals. This role involves assessing neurological function and delivering evidence-based treatment programs focusing on upper limb rehabilitation, cognition, perception, vision, and sensation. Additionally, you will contribute to group-based therapy sessions and educational programs to enhance patient outcomes.

If you are an highly organised, and passionate individual about evidence-based practice, and have post-graduate experience in rehabilitation and/or aged care we would love to hear from you!

Benefit from:

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Ongoing structured supervision with an experienced OT senior.  
• Comprehensive orientation process
• Both internal and external PD opportunities in line with professional development goals
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Sherree Robinson on Sherree.Robinson@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• Hunter New England Health 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 
• 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.  

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 
  
• Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
  
• 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.