Occupational Therapist Level 3 - Team Leader

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for Occupational Therapy and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and contribute to our team's success.

Remuneration: $116,892 – $120,680 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Belmont Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ620891
Applications Close: Sunday 14th December 2025

The role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Occupational Therapist Team Leader to join our highly skilled and fluid team in a fast-paced acute clinical setting. As a Team Leader, you will oversee a broad range of clinical specialties, providing crucial line management and supervision. You will play an important role in our facility's key pillars of surgical, medical & rehabilitation services for adult inpatients.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day staffing and referral allocation, ensuring efficient caseload management,. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering teamwork, supporting clinical decision-making, and maintaining effective communication across all levels of staff.

The role demands exceptional social acumen, maturity, and flexibility, as you navigate the personal and professional challenges of a diverse workforce. You will be pivotal in supporting team members through mentoring, regular supervision, and fostering a supportive environment conducive to professional growth and excellence.

Working hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. This position offers ample opportunities for professional development, including involvement in quality improvement initiatives, research, and potential participation in health excellence awards and scholarships.

Where you'll be working:

Belmont Hospital is located within the Hunter New England Local Health District and is nestled between multiple beautiful beaches and the magnificent Hunter Valley vineyards which are just an hour’s drive away. The hospital has direct access to public transport and is close to numerous public schools and several major shopping centres.

Requirements:

• Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), 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: 
 

• Mentoring from Team Leaders and Service Manager.
• Open door policy.
• Professional growth opportunity.
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• ADO's each month (for full time employees) 
• Salary packaging options 
• Fitness Passport 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
 

1. Can you describe a time when you managed and led a team while redesigning clinical services in response to demand and community need? What was your role and what outcomes were achieved?
2. Can you describe how you have managed human resources and supported staff to build their professional skills, adapt to change, and achieve positive health service outcomes?

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 Rachel Treacy on Rachel.Treacy@health.nsw.gov.au