Occupational Therapist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to June 2027 with possibility of ongoing employment

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

Remuneration: $1, $2,007.58 per week + annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ606352

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia

About the Role

Royal Prince Alfred is the principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney and offers speciality services from its main campus as well as from Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse and Dame Edith Walker Hospitals. RPAH is one of Australia's leading hospitals, providing an extensive range of diagnostic and treatment services. Its specialities include cardiology, obstetrics and gynaecology, cancer, respiratory medicine, neurology, liver and kidney transplants.

To provide a high quality Occupational Therapy service to patients/clients and carers in order to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for the patients/clients of the service.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and current registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in Occupational Therapy practice and the provision of services to Occupational Therapy.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Benefits and Perks

• Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

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Applications Close: 28 September 2025

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