Sutherland Hospital Occupational Therapist - Rotational, Full-time / Part-time
Occupational Therapist - Rotational, Full-time / Part-time
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2026
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $43.27 per Hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38 Hours
Requisition ID: REQ586332
Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah
Applications Close: Monday 18, August 2025
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
Join a team where compassion meets excellence at Sutherland Hospital, a vibrant part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. Nestled in the heart of the Sutherland Shire, our Occupational Therapy team offers a supportive, community-focused environment with a strong culture of collaboration and innovation. We enjoy access to professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and a workplace that values diversity and wellbeing. Whether you're starting your career or looking to grow in a dynamic setting,
Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about SESLHD here
The Role
Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality occupational therapy care to patients consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.
For role related queries or questions contact Karleen Dumbrell on Karleen.Dumbrell@health.nsw.gov.au
The Benefits
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and Current Registration with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated core competency skills relevant to the facility and the occupational therapy service.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience.
- Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website