Occupational Therapist level 1 / 2 - Acute Wards Rotational

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Occupational Therapist
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REQ509769 Requisition #
  • New graduates welcome to apply!
  • Join a dynamic team providing high-quality OT services across Blacktown & Mt Druitt.
  • Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.

 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $70,944 - $101,211 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Hospital


Where you'll be working 
Blacktown Hospital is situated in a rapidly growing, culturally diverse community, providing modern facilities aimed at enhancing staff experience and patient outcomes.

  • State-of-the-art facilities designed for exceptional care.
  • Teaching hospital offering university students a rich, supportive experience.
  • Dedicated outdoor staff areas with landscaped gardens for well-being.
  • Convenient access to Westpoint shopping center, just a 10-minute walk away.
  • Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and close proximity to Blacktown train station.

Discover more about our workplace culture by watching this short video: Hear from Our Staff.


What you'll be doing
This position is responsible for the provision of high quality client centred, evidence based Occupational Therapy services to clients of Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals. Member of an Occupational Therapy Rotational Team across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals in the areas of adult acute which is provided over a 7 days service.


How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

  • Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • Registration: AHPRA Occupational Therapist – general registration 

Selection Criteria

  1. Demonstrated clinical experience in an inpatient setting including experience in discharge planning, home assessment, home modifications and equipment prescription.
  2. Skills in planning, implementing and evaluating intervention programmes.
  3. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  4. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
  5. Demonstrated effective time management and organisational skills.
  6. Current drivers licence.
  7. Commitment to ongoing education, professional development and quality improvement with demonstrated ability to reflect on clinical reasoning and implement new learning into clinical practice.
  8. Ability to work in a team providing 7 day rotating roster.


Requisition ID: REQ509769
Applications Close: 12th November 2024


Need more information?

Secure up to $12,000 for your health studies! NSW Health offers Tertiary Health Study Subsidies for 2024-2026. Open to new and graduating students entering NSW Health. Click here for more info!

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ 

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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