Occupational Therapist Level 3 - Incentives Offered

Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29  Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until September 2027
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Quirindi Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ689914
Applications Close: Thursday 24th September 2026


 

💚 About the Role:

As an Occupational Therapist Level 3, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference within HealthOne Quirindi, delivering high-quality clinical Occupational Therapy services to patients, families and carers, with a particular focus on paediatric care.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team alongside nursing and allied health professionals, you’ll contribute your clinical expertise to achieving optimal health outcomes and meaningful improvements in everyday functioning and wellbeing for children and their families.

This part-time opportunity is offered as a job-share with an experienced Occupational Therapist Level 4, providing an excellent environment for collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional growth. You’ll also benefit from dedicated support from the HNE Northern Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy and the broader HNE Occupational Therapy network.

With a structured period of supported orientation and upskilling, you’ll be well equipped to develop your knowledge of the service and confidently step into the role, while being part of a connected professional network that values learning, collaboration and high-quality patient care.

📍 Where You’ll Be Working:

HealthOne Quirindi is a truly integrated primary and community health service, bringing together Community Health, Visiting Medical Services and private Allied Health Professionals to deliver seamless, coordinated and person-centred care to the local community and across the Liverpool Plains.

Working in partnership across a diverse range of health professionals, the service takes a holistic and collaborative approach to care, ensuring clients receive the right support at the right time. From health risk identification and illness prevention through to early intervention and the management of chronic and complex conditions, HealthOne Quirindi is committed to improving health outcomes across the community.

With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary planned care, prevention and early intervention, you’ll be part of a service that makes a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of people living across the Liverpool Plains.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

Be rewarded with up to $20,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network

Career progression opportunities within NSW Health

Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees

Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

Essential Requirements:

• Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
   

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

🌿 Paediatric Expertise: Bring demonstrated Occupational Therapy experience across a diverse caseload, with a particular passion and capability in paediatric assessment, management and intervention.
🏡 Rural & Community Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of the unique opportunities and considerations of delivering Occupational Therapy within a rural community setting.
💻 Digital Confidence: Apply strong computer literacy and confidently navigate clinical information systems and Microsoft applications.
🤝 Collaborative Approach: Build trusted, professional relationships with patients, families, carers and key stakeholders, supported by excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
⭐ Clinical Excellence: Bring a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and achieving meaningful outcomes for children and their families.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!

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. 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.

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support.  

• 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.

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

• Demonstrated skills and postgraduate experience in assessment, management and treatment Occupational Therapy patients, across community and inpatient settings, with a particular focus on paediatrics.
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues related to rural clinical practice in a community setting.
• Demonstrated high-level verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences. 
   

Need more information? 

• Click here for the Position Description 
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Gallagher on Michelle.Gallagher@health.nsw.gov.au