Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist / Exercise Physiologist - Enhanced Community Care Clinician - Queanbeyan

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Queanbeyan

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist / Exercise Physiologist Level 3

Remuneration: $112396 - $116038 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ604302

Applications Close: 14 September 2025

Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and down to the Victorian border, it extends from the NSW South Coast to the Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals care for more than 200,000 people. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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

Queanbeyan offers a vibrant lifestyle with Canberra nearby. Access to the nation's capital, Canberra International Airport, beaches and ski fields within reach.

What You'll Be Doing

The Senior Clinician Community Health will be responsible for providing support to patients with late stage chronic and complex health conditions including:

• Care planning and advance care planning
• Palliative care needs assessments and collaborative treatment care plans
• Referrals to relevant internal and external health and community support providers
• Education/support to other clinicians in supporting complex patient needs

Selection Criteria

• Current Registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA or eligibility for accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with ESSA
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with consumers with chronic and complex illnesses, including advance care planning discussions
• Experience in care planning and case management of patients in the community with chronic and complex illnesses
• Understanding of specialist palliative care, a palliative approach and community health services
• High level interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal and computer skills, and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Clinical leadership capabilities with the ability to provide consultancy, education and support to individuals, families, allied health and nursing staff, and other health professionals
• Current unrestricted drivers' licence and ability to drive/travel as required (may involve long distances and overnight stays)

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander seeking support in applying, visit Stepping Up for resources for NSW Health roles.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination

This is a Category A position. All new employees must comply with NSW Health policy PD2024_015 and provide proof of vaccination against influenza, especially when entering Residential Aged Care Facilities.

Australian Work Rights

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents, or able to live and work in Australia by visa. For more information, visit www.immi.gov.au.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries contact Katherine McCorkindale at 02 6150 7239 or Katherine.McCorkindale@health.nsw.gov.au. Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.

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