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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 31 March 2026)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

Remuneration: $73, $104,753.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay)

Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 14 September 2025 – 11:59pm

Occupational Therapist Rotational

Orange Health Service

About The Role

An opportunity exists to join the Occupational Therapy team at the Orange Health Service as a level 1 - 2 Temporary Full-Time clinician within the General Hospital.

The Occupational Therapy team at Orange Health Services is a friendly and dynamic team.

We work as part of a large multidisciplinary team that is committed to providing all patients with holistic, evidence-based care that focuses on patient safety and engagement.

We support and encourage our clinicians to engage in continuing professional development, much of which is provided internally. At Orange health service our Occupational Therapists are exposed to a range of clinical areas including Acute Care (ICU, Medical, Surgical, Coronary care), Rehabilitation, Paediatrics & Hand therapy.

The Occupational Therapy service operates Monday to Friday 0800hours to 1630hours.

The successful applicant will be supported by a Senior member within the department. We seek the recruitment of a competent Occupational Therapist with established core skills, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, have strong communication skills, strong time management skills, competence in reporting writing (e.g. NCAT/Enable/NDIS), discharge planning and able to management own wellbeing.

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.

Early in your career? Get AHEAD

Kick-start Your Career With Western NSW LHD's Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program. This Unique Program Provides Early-career Allied Health Professionals With

• Support as you commence your role and throughout your first two years in the District
• Connection with a peer network of allied health professionals
• Professional education and interdisciplinary workshops building professional capability in a range of areas, including leadership and quality improvement
• Career development opportunities both within and beyond the program.
  
  

The AHEAD program is open to early-career allied health professionals in Western NSW LHD. Find out more here: AHEAD program information

Hear from our early-career professionals: WNSWLHD Allied Health Rural Graduate program

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 Martin Oh on or at 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.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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