CCLHD - Occupational Therapist Level 3 - Complex Discharge Advisory Team
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Across CCLHD.
Requisition ID: REQ588947
Applications Close: Sunday, 27th July 2025 at 11:59pm
Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an experienced and confident Senior Occupational Therapist to work within the Complex Discharge Advisory Team (CDAT).
If you are ready to make a significant impact in a challenging and rewarding environment, be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of families in our community, we invite you to apply for this position.
We welcome applications from OTs with inpatient, rehabilitation or community based experience (including from within the NDIS sector) who would enjoy this challenge. Secondment applications and part time job share arrangements are supported.
About the Role
Plan, coordinate and deliver high quality clinical Occupational Therapy care to inpatients and outpatients with Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) in compliance with the Occupational Therapist's Code of Conduct. The Level 3 OT clinically supervises Level 1/2 OTs and facilitates the enhancement of the service through leading quality improvement and research activities.
The Complex Discharge Advisory Team will facilitate early identification of patients who might have complex aged, social or disability issues that could impact on discharge processes. The successful applicant will work within the team to provide clinical advice, leadership and guidance to clinical staff who are providing direct patient care, to enable appropriate management planning and discharge of patients with complex discharge care needs. The team uses a Check, Chase, Challenge approach to complex patient management.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
About You
You have:
- Demonstrated ability to meet the essential criteria of the role, please upload your relevant qualifications.
- Well-developed written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal direct clinical supervision, but also effectively within a multidisciplinary team, with the ability to innovatively lead team tasks, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, professional development and research.
- Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills, independent professional judgement, effective time management and the ability to prioritise workload, with the ability to innovatively lead team tasks, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, professional development and research.
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.
For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD
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.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:
- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
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.
Need More Information?
For role-related queries, please contact Katie Hardy on:
Phone: 02 4320 2160
Email: katie.hardy@health.nsw.gov.au
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