Occupational Therapist Level 2

Be a part of the team that enriches health in millions of ways every day

Remuneration: $46.13 to $52.83 per hour (plus casual loading and allowances)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 2

Employment Type: Casual

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: STATEWIDE

Requisition ID: REQ

• Are you looking for a job that provides you flexibility to work and travel?
• Do you want access to generous entitlements and benefits which may include subsistence allowance and the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentives #ruralhealthincentives while on deployment
• With your occupational therapist skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health by joining our NSW Health Deployment Program

What you'll be doing

This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of Australia's largest health system by joining the statewide NSW Health Deployment Program in the Central Resource Unit (CRU). 

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist Level 2 to provide a high-quality occupational therapy service to clients and their families/carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for the clients of the service. This encompasses ensuring effective and efficient entry, assessment, treatment planning, treatment implementation, evaluation, and separation of patients/clients in a multi-disciplinary setting. The Occupational Therapist is also responsible for undertaking designated administrative tasks necessary to support service delivery.Where you'll be working

The Occupational Therapist workforce will be deployed to locations across NSW Health from anywhere between two to 13 weeks to support short-term staffing needs. You will have the flexibility to work for short periods of time, with the opportunity to stay longer and work across a variety of health settings when on deployment.

To learn more about the locations of our Local Health Districts and Specialty Networks, visit our NSW Health website. There is also more information about working in our rural and regional areas at Imagine Rural.

Why you'll enjoy working with us

• With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

• Experience new, different, and positive environments with flexibility through the Deployment program.

• Your accommodation, travel (flights and care hire), meals and some out-of-pocket costs will be paid under the NSW Health Travel Policy with the assistance of our team.

• You may be eligible for some allowances and the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme while on deployment #ruralhealthincentives.

• Wellness benefits including Employee Assistance Program(EAP) and Fitness Passportfor you and your family.

• Free annual influenza vaccination.

• We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

If you would like more information, review the Position Description and join our Webinar.

To find out more about  applying for this position and to start your application, click the APPLY FOR JOB button at the top.

To be considered for this position, you will need to attach your up-to-date resume(up to 5 pages) and response to the targeted questionsin the questionnaire.

Targeted Questions:

1. Current Occupational Therapy registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). To be appointed as a Level 2 Health Professional evidence must be provided of three years' clinical experience.
2. Provide examples of your experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
3. Tell us about your knowledge and commitment to the application of quality improvement and evidence- based practice.
4. Current drivers' licence with capacity and willingness to travel to NSW Health business and service locations throughout NSW which will include overnight stays in regional / remote areas. These deployments will make up the majority of your time in the position.

This is an NSW Health Category A position. For more information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases policy.

If you have any current evidence of vaccination against these, upload them with your application. Your current vaccination status will not impact your application. If you are the preferred candidate, you will be responsible for covering the costs of any remaining vaccination requirements. The Staff Health Team will access your Australian Immunisation Register record if needed, please advise if you prefer the team not to view your vaccination record. For more information read the NSW Health OASV Policy.

You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.  For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website.

For role related queries or questions contact MOH-

Applications Close: This is a rolling requisition and the job advertisement will remain open until all positions are filled. Completed applications will be reviewed once they are submitted.

Only candidates with current Work Rights in Australia documentation (Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, NZ Citizens with a current passport or valid work Visa) will be considered.