Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

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Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time

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Employment Type: Temporary Part Time to 16 August 2026

Location: Bega

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour

Hours Per Week: 8

Requisition ID: REQ590431

Applications Close: 24 August 2025

Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here - We are Southern

What We Offer

Flexible work arrangements
Salary Packaging up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
Corporate Health and Fitness program
12% Superannuation on top of your gross income
Annual Leave Loading

Where you will be working

There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Bega the rural heartland of the Sapphire Coast halfway between Melbourne and Sydney, a short drive to beautiful sandy beaches and national park wilderness. Just 3 hours to Canberra with the perfect climate to the outdoors all year round, including whale watching between June and November. The pretty valley is a beautiful base for exploring gorgeous beaches, tranquil waterways and beautiful national parks. Imagine Rural - Southern NSW Local Health District

What You'll Be Doing

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' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.

If you are an Aboriginal person and seek support in applying for a role, please visit the Stepping Up website, which has been designed to support Aboriginal job applicants in applying for positions at NSW Health. Visit: Stepping up

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases

This is a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.

Australian Work Rights

Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

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For role related queries or questions contact Monique Strelnikow on 02 6492 9*** or email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

At Southern NSW Local Health District, were proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. 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.

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