Occupational Therapist Level 1-2, Aged Care Assessment Team

Join our dedicated Aged Care Assessment Team as an Occupational Therapist and help empower elderly clients to access the care they need for a better quality of life!

$73,427 - $104,753 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time and Part Time Vacancies | Bulli District Hospital (BDH) | REQ599760 | Grade: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 | Applications close: 11 September 2025

This is a temporary leave relief position until 28 December 2025 with the possibility of extension.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

As an Occupational Therapist within the Aged Care Assessment Team, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct comprehensive aged care assessments and provide referrals, support, and information to patients and their families in line with Department of Health and Aging and ACAT guidelines.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient, effective, and timely assessments for clients in both acute care facilities and community settings, promoting uniformity and equity of access to Australian government-funded aged care services. If you're passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of older adults and making a meaningful impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply!

Training in conducting aged care assessments via My Aged Care learning portal is provided in the workplace.  

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Bulli Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, provides inpatient, outpatient and allied health services, as well as the Urgent Care Centre, for the northern Illawarra. The Urgent Care Centre provides treatment for minor injury and illness. The nurse-led model of care enables patients to be seen and assessed by specialist nurses who, in consultation with medical teams, deliver treatment and management plans for patients.

Situated just a short drive from the stunning Bulli Beach and the scenic Illawarra Escarpment, the hospital not only provides essential health services but also offers a tranquil and beautiful environment for both patients and staff.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-         Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-         Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-         Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-         Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-         Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information!

-         Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-         Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

-         Current AHPRA Registration

-         Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-         Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

-         Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

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-         For role-related queries or help applying, contact ​Janelle Allen on Janelle.Allen1@health.nsw.gov.au