Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Kogarah

- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers

- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment

- Remuneration: $38.36 per hour to $52.83 per hour + super & salary packaging

- Fixed term opportunities

About the role

We are looking for OTs to join the Kogarah Allied Health team. These positions are currently based within the Transitional Aged Care Service and the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.

We have 3 fixed term positions available: 1 part-time and 2 full-time positions are available commencing from 1 December 2025.

The Level 1-2 Occupational Therapist is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering high quality Occupational Therapy care to clients of Calvary Health Care Kogarah (CHCK), consistent with AHPRA, Calvary Health Care Kogarah, NSW Health and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.

Selection Criteria:

- Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy in accordance with The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Professional & Associated Staff Agreement (2022), current registration with AHPRA Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, and demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development.

- Experience working with older people in a hospital or community health care setting with demonstrated core competency skills in Occupational Therapy.

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement in the provision of clinical care using evidence-based practice, commensurate with years of experience.

- Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated sensitivity to the cultural needs of older patients and their carers.

- Demonstrated high level organisational skills with the ability to respond to the demands and pressures of the role while managing time effectively.

- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement processes and ability to use professional and clinical digital technologies.

- Current unrestricted NSW Class C drivers licence or equivalent, and a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.

- Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care Kogarah.

Application closing date:

05/12/25

Application process:

Please apply online by the application closing date. As part of your application, you are required to address the selection criteria.

For further information please contact Linda Maher, Senior Occupational Therapiston (02) 9553 3425 or via email to Linda.Maher1@health.nsw.gov.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships

- Paid parental leave

- Training, development pathways and career opportunities

- Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role

- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella

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