Occupational Therapist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to January 2027 with possibility of ongoing employment

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1

Remuneration: $1,407.22 - $1,644.35 per week + annual leave loading

Location: Concord General Repatriation Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Balmain Hospital, Canterbury Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ595744

New graduate Occupational Therapist: Transform lives and grow with Sydney Local Health District.

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

Exciting opportunity: New Graduate 12 month contracts available at Balmain, Canterbury, Concord and Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals.

Successful applicants will be allocated to one of our 4 facilities and will rotate caseloads within the nominated facility. Successful applicants will access the Sydney Local Health District Allied Health New Graduate Program and will have access to District clinical networks and available education opportunities. The positions will also have structured and regular supervision with an allocated clinical senior and will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team in allocated caseloads. To provide a high quality Occupational Therapy service to patients/clients and carers in order to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for the patients/clients of the service.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and current registration with AHPRA and no prior employment as an Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in Occupational Therapy practice and the provision of services to Occupational Therapy.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

• Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit Salary Packaging Plus
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
• Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources
• Access to Concord Hospital Staff Gym (Concord positions only)

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy.

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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For enquiries, please contact Joshua Yeung on (02) 9153 2351 or via email at Joshua.Yeung@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 26 September 2025

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