Occupational Therapists

Why join NSLHD:

• Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport, flexible working and more.
• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference

Start your OT career at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital with a 1 year new graduate contract position. You will have the opportunity to work in two different clinical areas. Come and join us.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 31 January 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

Remuneration: $1, $2,007.59 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ607716

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital

What you'll be doing

To provide a high level of occupational therapy services to patients and clients.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Must hold registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage workload demands, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required).
3. Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the provision of Occupational Therapy service to consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, environmental modifications, home modifications, appropriate referral and discharge planning.

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For role related queries or questions contact Melinda Hunt on or

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 2 October 2025