Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

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Welcome to Southern Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Location: Bega Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 1 Remuneration: 73427 - 85800 Hours Per Week: 8 Requisition ID: REQ605921 Applications Close: 21 September 2025

The Allied Health Professional is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing quality occupational therapy services to patients/clients of the SNSW Local Health District in order to meet their health and wellbeing needs. Selection Criteria Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist. Demonstrated effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work / caseload across a regional area. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice relevant to clinical discipline. Current unrestricted drivers\' license and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrated effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work / caseload across a regional area.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice relevant to clinical discipline.
• Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

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.

Southern NSW Local Health District 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process.

Contact: Estelle.Roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media

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