Community Occupational Therapist
Join a dynamic multidisciplinary team - the Community Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service (CAReS) Ryde Hospital, empowering older adults to live independently and thrive in their community.
This role is currently being advertised at 2 days per week, with the opportunity to increase to 4 days.
Why join NSLHD:
- Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport, flexible working and more.
- Working in State-of-the-Art Facilities.
- Being a part of a Supportive Culture.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 8 May 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist (Level 1 - 2)
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ598228
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Community Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service at Ryde Hospital
What you'll be doing
Supporting older adults to live safely and independently at home—prescribing equipment, coordinating home modifications, and delivering person-centered care in the community.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Must hold registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Proven ability to exercise professional judgement commensurate with years of experience and to establish effectively collaboratively working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team and inter-agency networks.
- Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage workload demands, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required).
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the provision of Occupational Therapy service to consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, environmental modifications, home modifications, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
- Commitment to participation in professional development, quality improvement activities and workplace education.
- Requires a minimum C Class Drivers licence.
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For role related queries or questions contact Rachael Marlow on Rachael.Marlow@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 26 August 2025
