New Graduate Occupational Therapist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week,up to 2 years

Location: Campbelltown and Camden, Fairfield and Liverpool Hospitals

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1

Remuneration:$1, $1,710.13 per week

Requisition ID: REQ616620

Application Close Date: 16/11/2025

Interview Date Range: 19/11/ /11/2025

Contact Details:

Campbelltown and Camden: Loren Johnson |

Fairfield: Megan Holt |

Liverpool: Josephine Campisi |

About the Opportunity

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking passionate and dedicated new graduate occupational therapists to join our teams for

This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in public health and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients across the district. As a Rotational Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to work across various clinical areas, gaining comprehensive experience and contributing to patient care excellence in a supportive environment.

We have positions available Campbelltown and Camden, Fairfield and Liverpool Hospitals and offer a unique chance to develop your skills in diverse settings, including acute care, rehabilitation, and community services.

Who Can Apply

We welcome applications from current occupational therapy students who are scheduled to graduate and obtain AHPRA registration by early 2026. This also includes occupational therapy students from universities scheduled for mid-year graduation in 2025 and eligible for AHPRA registration. Priority will be given to Australian residents.

What You'll be Doing

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

South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Completing Final Semester of a Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy, with eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated clinical experience in Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in a hospital setting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in a range of programs
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

Need More Information?

Join us for our Information Sessions where you can ask us questions and find out more about the opportunities available

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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