Level 1-2 Occupational Therapist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ617334

Applications close: 19 November 2025

Commencement date: 2 March 2026

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REQ SESLHD - Level 1-2 Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Level 1 / 2 Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team in a permanent full-time role across the Rehabilitation services of St George Hospital.

Working Tuesdays-Saturdays, the successful candidate will join the Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Team. This team includes OTs working across inpatient rehabilitation, our Day Rehabilitation Unit, and our Outpatient OT service. The team also encompasses our Allied Health Assistant and Diversional Therapy workforces, as well as a robust student education program. Clinically you will be an integral part of the inpatient rehabilitation multi-disciplinary team which delivers an enhanced model of care via the newly established Rehabilitation Cognitive Transition Unit (RCTU) located in the modern Kensington Street Building at St George Hospital.

The RCTU provides structured, patient-centered rehabilitation for individuals with mild to moderate acquired brain injuries. Our multidisciplinary team delivers evidence-based assessment, therapy, and transition planning, supporting patients in their recovery of cognition, communication, and daily function. This role will play a critical role in the continuation of care for patients, particularly in our unique position as NSW's leading center for trauma and emergency care in the State.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality occupational therapy care to patients of the St George Hospital Rehabilitation Services consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.
• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and interventions to support patients in regaining independence and functional ability following illness, injury, or disability. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centered rehabilitation that promote goal achievement and quality of life.

The vision for the Occupational Therapy Department at St George Hospital is "empowering you to live the life you want through creativity, collaboration and choice". We are a supportive department focused on person-centered, compassionate care. We have a strong focus on clinical and leadership skill development and strive to provide consistent high quality occupational therapy services across the campus. Our department consists of 38 occupational therapists, diversional therapists and support staff, and we work across a variety of inpatient, outpatient and community services. Clinically we provide services to aged care, acute surgical and medical, trauma, neurological, rehabilitation, palliative care, lymphoedema and hands patients. We coordinate a robust student program and provide a variety of professional development opportunities. We support flexible work practices, protected time for non-clinical tasks (quality improvement, continuing professional education, leadership development) and enjoy a positive and supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and Current Registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated core competency skills relevant to the facility and occupational therapy service within rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience.
• Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions, please contact Elise Klumpes-Grant via email at

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment- and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support(SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

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