CCLHD - Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - Community

Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time until February 2027
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $1,463.51 - $2,087.88 per week
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ622720
Applications Close: Monday, 12th January 2026 at 11:59pm

This role is offered as a temporary maternity leave position. 
CCLHD is building a diverse and flexible pool of talent across Community Allied Health and encourages applications from candidates interested in permanent or temporary roles, including full-time, part-time and job-share options.
If you’re looking to build your career with CCLHD and contribute to our community, we encourage you to apply.

Some of the available roles are maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, the contract of employment will cease with two weeks’ notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.

Central Coast Local Health District’s community allied health services are growing and expanding – leading new and innovative models of care with the focus on keeping our community healthy, safe and where possible, receiving care in their homes.

About the Opportunity

This recruitment will support multiple current and upcoming vacancies across community-based services. Our Community Allied Health Services deliver care across home, community and group program settings, supporting people to remain safe, independent and well in their own homes wherever possible. We have a range of positions (temporary and permanent, with part-time and full-time hours) for eligible Level 1/2 Occupational Therapists who thrive on a diverse, interesting and varied clinical caseload in both home and community settings, and who enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team context.

The team has a strong culture of learning and development with strong clinical supervision and support; new graduates and early career applicants are also encouraged to apply.

The roles include working with clients across:

• Acute care needs, including Hospital in the Home (HiTH).
• Chronic, progressive and neurological conditions.
• Age-related functional decline.
• End-of-life and palliative care in community settings.

In recognition of the high value this role brings to our clients and services, weekend work is a key element of these positions (with varied and flexible roster patterns available).

In these roles you will:

• Provide evidence-led occupational therapy assessment and intervention across home, community and group program settings.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and allied health assistants to deliver timely, client-focused care.
• Support group education initiatives delivered at community centres as part of broader allied health programs.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research and service development activities within Community Allied Health.

These roles are open to new graduates as well as experienced clinicians who would like to work in a dynamic and high reward context.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description 

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist and a current NSW driver licence.
• Clinical experience providing occupational therapy services to clients with chronic, neurological, progressive, age-related conditions or end of life care in community settings.
• Diverse assessment, intervention and group program skills, with the ability to integrate self-management strategies.
• Strong communication, caseload management, time management and organisational skills with commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary allied health team.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Georgina Rosee
Phone: 0416 199 384
Email: georgina.rosee@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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