Occupational Therapist Level 3

Collaborate, care, and create impact across the Lower Hunter community

Remuneration: $ $60.86 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging

Location: East Maitland Community Health Service

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ614613

Applications Close: Sunday 23rd November 2025

About the role

Join our dedicated Lower Hunter Community Occupational Therapy Team, based at East Maitland Community Health. We're seeking a compassionate and experienced Level 3 Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, client-centred palliative care services to people living in the Maitland, Dungog, and Cessnock Local Government Areas.

In this rewarding role, you'll deliver occupational therapy interventions that enhance quality of life for patients and their families facing life-limiting conditions. Working collaboratively with our skilled multidisciplinary team - including the Maitland and Cessnock Palliative Care Teams - you'll support clients to achieve comfort, dignity, and independence throughout their care journey.

About you

You are a personable and dedicated professional with a strong commitment to providing exceptional, patient-focused care. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will help you build meaningful relationships with patients, families, and colleagues alike. You'll be able to balance autonomy and teamwork, and you'll recognise the importance of self-care strategies within a demanding yet deeply fulfilling clinical area.

What we offer

• A supportive, knowledgeable, and passionate team environment
• Regular clinical supervision and opportunities for professional reflection
• Connection to an established network of Occupational Therapists across the Integrated Care Network, HNELHD, and statewide palliative care services
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities tailored through performance discussions
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of people and families navigating life-limiting conditions

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), 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
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Requirements:

• Eligibility to drive in NSW
• Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and have current registration with AHPRA.

Additional Information:

• 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.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How to apply:

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

• Please outline your experience as an Occupational Therapist (minimum of 3 years), working in Palliative Care, Oncology, or with patients living with life-limiting illnesses. How has this experience prepared you for this role?
• Can you describe a time when you used your verbal, written, or interpersonal communication skills to build understanding or achieve a positive outcome? How do you adapt your communication style when working with different audiences such as patients, families, or colleagues?
• Provide an example of how you have worked both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage a complex clinical situation. What strategies did you use to ensure effective collaboration and positive outcomes?

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Emma Fletcher on

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:

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit:

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.