Occupational Therapist

Are you looking to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career while enjoying the lifestyle and beauty of rural NSW? Join our supportive and passionate team at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital, where you'll make a real impact on the health and wellbeing of adults, children and families across the New England region.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (Temporary opportunity to increase to 38 hours)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2

Remuneration: $76,364 – $108,943 per annum (pro rata for part time) + superannuation + salary packaging

Hours Per Week: 28

Requisition ID: REQ620332

Location: Armidale Rural Referral Hospital (ARRH)

Applications Close: Sunday 30th November. Interviews will be held week commencing 8th December.

About the opportunity

As an Occupational Therapist at ARRH, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred clinical services to a diverse caseload, ensuring optimal health outcomes for patients and carers. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will deliver evidence-based care across hospital wards, rehabilitation, community OT, and-depending on service needs - paediatrics or hand therapy outpatients.

You'll be part of a friendly, experienced team of junior and senior clinicians, an Allied Health Assistant and an Administrative Assistant, all committed to professional growth, collaboration and high standards of care. This role offers flexibility, strong professional support, and the chance to broaden your skills across varied clinical areas in a thriving rural health setting.

What you'll be doing

• Providing patient-centred care, assessment and intervention across surgical/orthopaedic, medical, rehabilitation inpatient and community caseloads.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (physiotherapy, social work, speech pathology, dietetics, discharge planners, nursing and medical staff) to support safe and effective care planning and discharge.
• Ensuring care is aligned with best practice, NSQHS standards and professional guidelines.
• Engaging in professional development, supervision and continuous improvement activities.
• Working within scope, seeking guidance from senior clinicians as needed, and contributing to a positive team culture.

About you

• You are an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for rural health and a commitment to compassionate, person-centred care. You bring:
• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills to manage competing clinical demands.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, ongoing learning and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and promote the value of OT within the broader service.
• Alignment with the CORE values of Hunter New England Health: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

What we offer

• Supportive senior clinicians and structured supervision.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Experience across a broad range of clinical areas in a rural referral hospital.
• A welcoming, team-focused department with strong collegial support.
• The opportunity to temporarily increase hours to full-time (38 hrs/week) through maternity leave backfill funding.
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Requirements:

• Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice 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.

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Information for Applicants:

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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.