Community Occupational Therapist (Level 1/2) - SLHD Home Based Therapy
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to June 2027
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $1,522.06 - $2,171.40 per week + Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ692133
Sydney Local Health District has a long and proud history of delivering care in the community including prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care services designed to improve and support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
About the Role
Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. Since opening in 1929 our hospital continues to grow to meet the changing needs of our community and incorporate new models of care.
For more information, view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Recognised qualifications in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated skills and community based experience in the Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of older people and adults with physical disabilities.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks
Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information, visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Kirrily Stewart via email at Kirrily.Stewart@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 20 September 2026
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