Occupational Therapist

🔍 Westmead, Westmead Hospital | Western Sydney

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Parramatta, Western Sydney Local Health District | Western Sydney
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Occupational Therapist
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Western Sydney Local Health District
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REQ471989 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 
Remuneration: $70,944 - $101, 211 per annumn 
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Requisition ID: REQ471989
Location: Westmead Hospital 

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Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
The position is responsible for the provision of quality, evidence based and consumer focussed occupational therapy assessment and intervention to improve outcomes for consumers and their families /carers who are referred to the older people’s mental health service (OPMH) within the Western Sydney Local Health District. The position is based within Westmead Hospital.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District 

  • Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
  • Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)  http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary  
  • Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.  (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
  • Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
  • Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW.
  • Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
  • Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
  • Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions 

 

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

 

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

 

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.





Essential Requirements: 

  1. Qualification: Occupational Therapy
  2. Registration: Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and AHPRA

Selection Criteria: 

  1. Qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
  2. Demonstrated clinical experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services for clients with mental health and ageing needs, is preferred.
  3. Demonstrated experience in assessment, planning and evaluating interventions, with the ability to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters with minimal direct supervision.
  4. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision to students and support other staff.
  5. Demonstrated, effective organisational and time management skills.
  6. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with consumers, teams and agencies, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
  7. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and demonstrated knowledge and experience with quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
  8. Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.



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 Suman Tyagi on Suman.Tyagi@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 30th May 2024 

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