Occupational Therapist- Incentives Offered

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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1

Remuneration: $35.78 - $43.27 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options). Some conditions apply and may be pro-rata to contracted or ordinary working hours.

Location: Parkes, NSW

Hours Per Week: 16

Applications Close: 15 September 2024 – 11:59pm

Organization: Parkes Health Service, Lachlan Health Service

About the Role

The Occupational Therapy department provides generalist Occupational Therapy services to the communities of Parkes and Forbes, NSW. The successful applicant will be working at Parkes Campus site. Days and hours are flexible to suit individual circumstances. The department serves inpatient units as well as community adult and paediatric caseloads, with opportunities to develop skills in other areas if desired. This role primarily involves working in the community, particularly with paediatric clients (0–18). Responsibilities include completing developmental screenings and assessments and providing advice and recommendations to maximise developmental progress and independence of children in Parkes and Forbes. Parkes hospital is a modern facility completed in 2015.

The Occupational Therapy team is supported by a clinical OT senior, with a friendly, small team environment within a larger community health setting.

To view the Position Description and learn more about the role, click to view the Position Description.

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To Apply For This Role

• Click 'Apply'
• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in with an existing login
• Upload your current resume
• Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Amanda Prince, Senior Occupational Therapist, 02 6850 7121, or Amanda.Prince@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information For Applicants

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 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.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable workplace adjustments. Applicants who disclose injuries or health conditions in pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit to determine reasonable adjustments and supports.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to child safety. All staff are required to provide a safe environment for children. For more information, visit the NSW Government Office of Children's Guardian.
• Western NSW is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Applications from all people are welcome to support a respectful workplace and best health outcomes for the community.
• For more information on remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD.

Note: Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.

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