Occupational Therapist - Incentives Offered

Empower lives across Inverell, Glen Innes and Tenterfield - bring your OT expertise to a diverse, community-focused rural health team

Remuneration: $112,396 – $116,038 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives
Location: Inverell Community Health Service, Glen Innes Health Service, Tenterfield Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until June 2026 (with the possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ616924
Applications Close: Monday 10th November 2025

This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.

Looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference across both hospital and community settings? Join our welcoming Allied Health team based across Inverell, Glen Innes and Tenterfield, where you will enjoy the variety, challenge, and reward of rural generalist practice. 

You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to clients of all ages - from paediatric outreach and child development clinics to adult rehabilitation, home modifications, and equipment prescriptions. This diverse role allows you to work across acute, community, and outreach settings, supporting clients and their families to live safely and independently at home. Travel between sites is included as part of your workday, using a work vehicle provided for outreach and inter-site visits.

You’ll have the chance to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a small, close-knit Allied Health team, with professional links and support from colleagues across the wider district. You’ll also receive ongoing guidance and professional development from our Manager and Professional Lead Occupational Therapist.

We’re looking for a motivated and adaptable clinician who:
 

• Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning, prioritisation, and time management skills
• Communicates clearly and compassionately with clients, families, and colleagues
• Is confident in managing complex situations and applying professional boundaries
• Thrives in a rural, community-based environment and values teamwork
  
  
  Why join us?
  
   
• Diverse caseload spanning acute, community, and paediatric care
• Supportive team culture with professional supervision and development
• Opportunity to build strong community connections and see tangible outcomes from your work
• Beautiful Northern Tablelands location offering a great lifestyle balance
  
  If you’re ready to take the next step in your occupational therapy career and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our rural communities, we’d love to hear from you!
  
  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: 
   
• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*   
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• ADO's each month (for full time employees) 
• 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

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Requirements:
 

• Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

Additional Information:
 

• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au. 

   

• 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 permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• 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 Belinda Robinson on Belinda.Robinson@health.nsw.gov.au