Community Occupational Therapist Level 3 - Palliative Care

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Westlakes Community Health Centre and Wallsend Campus
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 3
Remuneration: $116,892 - $120,680 per annum + super + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ642170
Applications Close: Sunday 15 March 2026


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. 


About the Service

Our Community Palliative Care Service provides specialist, person-centred care to people with life-limiting illness in their homes. We are committed to dignity, comfort, and quality of life — supporting clients and families with compassion and clinical excellence.

Our team is experienced, stable, and highly collaborative. We value open communication, shared clinical decision-making, reflective practice, and continuous improvement. Staff are encouraged to contribute to service innovation and quality initiatives in a supportive, inclusive environment.

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver specialist occupational therapy services within a community palliative care setting.

In this role, you will:

• Provide comprehensive functional and environmental assessments in clients’ homes

• Prescribe and review equipment to maximise comfort, safety, and independence

• Support symptom management strategies

• Assist with complex discharge planning from acute services

• Provide education and practical and emotional support to families and carers

• Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary care planning

• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

You’ll work autonomously in the community while remaining closely connected to a supportive multidisciplinary team. The role is varied and dynamic, requiring advanced clinical reasoning, adaptability, and confident independent decision-making.

Location:

Two days per week at Westlakes Community Health Centre

Three days per week at Neal House, Wallsend Campus

About You

You are an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist who brings:

• Advanced clinical skills in palliative care and/or complex chronic care

• Strong clinical reasoning and sound professional judgement in home-based settings

• Excellent organisation and time management skills

• The ability to manage competing priorities with resilience and flexibility

• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills

• Confidence working both independently and collaboratively

• A genuine commitment to dignity, client choice, and person-centred care

• A passion for reflective practice, ongoing learning, and contributing to service development is highly valued.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive orientation to the Community OT and multidisciplinary palliative care teams

• Structured clinical supervision and mentorship

• Regular team meetings and case discussions

• Access to professional development, training, and continuing education

• Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and service development

This is a deeply meaningful area of practice where you can make a tangible difference in people’s lives at a time that matters most.

If you’re seeking a fulfilling, well-supported role in a collaborative and values-driven team, we encourage you to apply.