Senior Occupational Therapist

Ready to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and specialised clinical setting?

Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time – Until June 2027
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Hours Per Week: 24 – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Requisition ID: REQ571743
Applications Close: Monday 26th May 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

 
About the role:

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Lead clinical work providing expert assessment and intervention within specialist Cardiac Rehab, Renal services and may include ICU as required.
• Support the professional development of up to three junior OT staff on rotation, providing day-to-day supervision and guidance.
• Be adaptable to the needs of the department, with flexibility to cover additional clinical load when required.
• Play an active role in collaborative team practice and contribute to a strong, positive team culture.

The working days for this role are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

About our team:

You'll be part of a small, friendly OT department, all working from the same office. We pride ourselves on our supportive and collegial environment, where mentoring, camaraderie, and helping each other out is part of daily life. Whether it’s a quick debrief, informal catch-up, or team morning tea, we value staying connected and working together!

We offer:

• On-the-job training and support
• A team who genuinely supports and values each other
• Opportunities to mentor and be mentored
• A dynamic work environment where your input is valued

 
About you:

We're looking for someone who:

• Brings strong clinical experience
• Has excellent interpersonal and supervision skills, with a passion for supporting and mentoring junior staff.
• Is flexible and proactive, ready to step in and adapt to service needs.
• Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.

 
Requirements:

• Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

Additional Information: 

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

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For role related queries or questions contact Trudy Wheeldon on Trudy.Wheeldon@health.nsw.gov.au