Occupational Therapist - 5-10k Incentives Offered
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- Occupational Therapist
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- REQ535480 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 01/02/2026)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $35.78 - $51.05 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay) + NSW Health (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)’
Requisition ID: REQ535480
Location: Parkes & Forbes NSW, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 12
Applications Close: 22 January 2025– 11:59pm
Occupational Therapist- 5-10k Incentives Offered
Lachlan Health Service – Parkes/Forbes
About the role
Lachlan Health service Occupational Therapy department provides generalist Occupational Therapy services to the communities of Parkes and Forbes NSW. The successful applicant will be working across both Forbes and Parkes Campus sites.
The Occupational Therapy department provides services to the inpatient units, as well as community adult and paediatric caseloads. This role is primarily working within the inpatient units but there is scope to negotiate caseloads or to learn new skills providing Occupational Therapy services to a variety of clients across the lifespan.
Parkes hospital was newly built in 2015 making it a modern contemporary facility. Forbes hospital was refurbished in 2016 and the inpatient unit is also modern and new. There is an equipment pool at each site providing options for short term hire or trial of equipment. The Occupational Therapy team is supported by a department senior and you will be working within in a friendly small team environment.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Amanda Prince, Senior Occupational Therapist on 02 6850 7121 or at Amanda.Prince@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary) that may arise in the next 18 months.
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
