CCLHD - Senior Occupational Therapist Level 3 - Transitional Aged Care Program TACP

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, until 2nd July 2028
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,240.23 - $2,312.82 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: CCLHD
Requisition ID: REQ660609
Applications Close: Monday, 15th June 2026 at 11:59pm

Do you thrive in a role where your expertise can make a meaningful difference in helping older people regain independence? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist Level 3 to join our Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) team.

About the Opportunity

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role within our multidisciplinary allied health team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to older people transitioning from hospital back to the community. Transitional Aged Care is a goal-oriented, time-limited program designed to optimise independence, improve function, and support older people to remain living at home for longer.

This position provides clinical leadership across community and residential Transitional Aged Care services and contributes to the ongoing development of occupational therapy practice within the program. In this role you will:

• Deliver advanced Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention services to older people with complex health needs, supporting their functional goals and independence.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentoring to Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants, and students.
• Collaborate with clients, families, carers, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, person-centred care and seamless transitions from hospital to community.
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement, service development, and evidence-based practice initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Manage a complex caseload independently while exercising advanced clinical judgement and problem-solving skills.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description. 

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Appropriate qualifications as an Occupational Therapist and current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Extensive clinical experience delivering Occupational Therapy services to older adults with chronic and complex health conditions, including neurological, stroke, cardiac, and respiratory presentations.
• Demonstrated experience working within community-based services, including home assessments, equipment prescription, and home modification recommendations.
• Strong leadership, supervision, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• A current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel across sites as required.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Stephen Macvean
Phone: 0436 463 235
Email: stephen.macvean@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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