Occupational Therapist

Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification
: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2

Location
: St Clair Community Health Centre - Lemongrove Campus

Remuneration
: $76, $108,943.00 per annum

Hours Per Week
: 38

Requisition ID
: REQ611973

Application Close
: 17/11/2025

With
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working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to
succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people's homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

St Clair Community Health Centre is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the team working across our Lemongrove Campus. In this role you will work as part of a collaborative and supportive team of Occupational Therapists in providing services to clients with complex conditions and needs. You will be able to establish short and long term goals with clients, complete comprehensive assessments and implement treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. Interventions may involve pressure injury prevention/management, equipment prescription, home modifications, falls prevention and palliative care, among many others. Service will be provided across clients homes and Community Health Centres. Are you ready to bring your skills to a team that values performance and growth?

Submit your application today and take the next step in your career

Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated clinical experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services for clients with chronic, aged and complex needs, designing and implementing client centred plans, managing complex client care and discharge planning.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment, planning and evaluating interventions, with the ability to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters with minimal direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision to students and support other staff.
• Demonstrated, effective organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with consumers, teams and agencies, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and demonstrated knowledge and experience with quality improvement and evidence based practice.
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. This may include driving long distances across the LHD.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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