Occupational Therapist
Make a real impact, explore the New England region, and grow your OT career—one meaningful connection at a time!
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1-3
Remuneration: $37.03 - $58.52 per hour + super
Requisition ID: REQ567298
Applications Close: Thursday, 1st May 2025
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Occupational Therapists to join our team and provide a vital service to communities across the New England area! As an occupational therapist, you'll have the incredible opportunity to help elderly clients overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Through supporting your clients to improve or maintain their function, and working to achieve their goals and independence, you’ll be doing work which is both rewarding and impactful. You may get the opportunity to use innovative techniques, such as telehealth, outreach service and peer support/shadowing. Plus, you'll be part of a dynamic team of healthcare professionals, constantly learning and growing together. If you love making a difference in people's lives and enjoy a job that's never boring, this might just be the perfect fit for you.
About us:
This is a great opportunity to try rural practice, working within the Multipurpose Services in our district. New England is the region within Hunter New England (HNE) Local Health that encompasses a variety of communities and offers a range of healthcare services. The New England region is known for its beautiful landscapes, including national parks and rural settings, and provides both urban and rural healthcare services to its residents.
Locations:
We have a variety of part-time opportunities across our district. These are able to be combined if you are looking for more hours.
Our Multipurpose Services are located in Barraba, Bingara, Boggabri, Emmaville, Tingha, Warialda and Werris Creek. We have 1 day a fortnight available at each of these sites.
Requirements:
- Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
What we can offer you:
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:
- Make a difference in the rewarding caseload
- Be part of a strong OT network in Hunter New England
- Work in a great Allied Health team, with lots of professional development opportunities
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 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
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.
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 Aly Holt on Alexandra.Holt@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
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.
