Occupational Therapist

Empowering lives through quality care – join a supportive team making a difference in the Gunnedah community.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

Remuneration: $ $58.52 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ611379

Location: Gunnedah Community Health Service

Applications Close: Thursday 13th November 2025

Where you'll be working

A mid-sized country town, Gunnedah is situated on a ridge overlooking the Namoi and Mooki Rivers. Renowned for its rich agricultural land, the region is one of Australia's key rural service centres. Just a 30-minute drive from town, Lake Keepit is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and gliding. It is also home to the family-friendly Lake Keepit Water Park.

Gunnedah is conveniently located less than four hours from Newcastle and just over an hour from Tamworth, with daily flights operating between Sydney and Tamworth. As the successful candidate, you will join the broader multidisciplinary Community Health team and work as a valued member of the Allied Health sub-team.

What you'll be doing

In this rewarding role, you will deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy services to a diverse caseload, including both inpatient and community clients across paediatric and adult populations. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, intervention, and education that promote independence, wellbeing, and improved quality of life for clients.

Your work will span a variety of settings, offering valuable clinical experience and professional growth. You'll contribute to discharge planning, functional assessments, and rehabilitation programs, as well as participate in health promotion and community engagement activities.

This position offers flexibility, with the potential for a job share arrangement to support work–life balance.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong time management skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will demonstrate a high level of verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the flexibility to adapt your communication style to suit a range of clients and professional audiences.

You will be confident working autonomously as a sole therapist when required and capable of managing a mixed caseload across paediatric and adult clients. Your sound clinical knowledge will enable you to assess and address the occupational therapy needs of inpatients, contributing to their recovery and overall wellbeing.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

What we can offer you

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

• Demonstrated high-level verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to

adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team to manage complex situations

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

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Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD- for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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