Level 1/2 Hand Therapist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until November 2026

Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 1

Remuneration: $73, $104,753.00 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ618308

Applications Close: Sunday, 16 November 2025

Level 1/2 Hand Therapist (Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist), Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital

Want to work in a dedicated multi-disciplinary Hand Unit? Be part of an amazing and thriving team of Hand Therapists? WE ARE HIRING

Benefits:

• A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
• Orientation and supported transition into your new role
• Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
• Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
• 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
• Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
• Discounted Private Health Insurance

For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page.

The Role

To provide a high level of Hand Therapy services within the role and function of Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital.

Where You'll be Working

The Hand Therapy Unit works as part of the Hand Unit at Sydney Hospital. The Hand Therapy Unit is staffed by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. There are 8.5 full-time equivalent therapists spread across both disciplines. The Hand Therapists provide specialised Hand Therapy assessment and treatment to inpatients at Sydney Hospital, the outpatient Hand Clinics at Sydney Hospital and Hand Therapy outpatient appointments.

Hand Therapists in the Hand Unit at Sydney Hospital work as designated Hand Therapists, using a case management model of practice. That is during a patients journey in the service they will ideally have one Hand Therapist to provide and coordinate their rehabilitation. The Hand Therapists working in Hand Therapy at Sydney Hospital have a caseload that is comprised of approximately 90% traumatic hand injuries.

Both formal and informal clinical supervision is provided by the senior Hand Therapy team. The Hand therapy unit had a coordinated continuing education program that all staff participate in.

Selection Criteria

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

• Demonstrated strong interest in treating hand injuries, including post-graduate experience in casting or splintage
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise a range of written and verbal communication skills and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Demonstrated experience in clinical improvement activities with a willingness and commitment to complete a small clinical improvement project during the term of the Clinical Fellowship
• Meets relevant tertiary qualifications standard i.e. Current registration within AHPRA : For Physiotherapists: current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia For Occupational Therapists: current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

Need more information?

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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.

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 characteristic 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.

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-POWH- 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 Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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