Occupational Therapy Level 4

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4

Remuneration: $121, $124,607.00 per annum plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ616699

Application Close: 19 November 2025

Commencement Date: 2 March 2026

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REQ Occupational Therapy Level 4 - Rehab Services Team Leader

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Level 4 Occupational Therapist to join and lead our dedicated team in a permanent full-time role across the Rehabilitation services of St George Hospital.

The successful candidate will commence in March 2026 and lead the Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Team, consisting of OTs across inpatient rehabilitation, our Day Rehabilitation Unit and our Outpatient OT service; our Allied Health Assistant workforce, our Diversional Therapy workforce, and 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-centred 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 centre for trauma and emergency care in the State.

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 Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA) and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• Extensive clinical experience in Rehabilitation and Brain Injury Rehabilitation within Occupational Therapy.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-level guidance, leadership, and strategic management of staff, resources, and services, with a strong focus on building team capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes while applying evidence-based practice to enhance clinical outcomes within the designated area.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position.

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For role related queries or questions, please contact Natasha Kosic 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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