Hand Therapist - (Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist Lvl 3) - Fairfield Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 18 hours per week up until May 2026
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3 / Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ563798
Application Close Date: 06/04/2025
Interview Date Range: 09/04/2025 – 16/04/2025
Contact Details: Felicia Lim | Felicia.Lim@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you a passionate Hand Therapist looking to join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional care? The South Western Sydney Hand Centre, part of the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), is seeking a qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to provide specialised hand therapy services
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative environment that includes hand surgical consultants, plastic surgical registrars/fellows, expert nurses, and supportive administrative staff.
Our clinic specialises in managing acute conditions of the hand, wrist, and forearm, including fractures, soft tissue injuries, wounds, infections, and certain tumours. With access to a fully equipped treatment room and a team committed to excellence, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating recovery and rehabilitation for patients following injury or surgery.
If you are committed to advancing your skills and contributing to a service that makes a real difference in the lives of patients, we would love to hear from you! Join us in delivering outstanding care at the forefront of hand therapy and rehabilitation.
What you'll be doing
This position is responsible for the supervision, teaching and training of Level 1/ 2 physiotherapists, allied health assistants and students.
Where you'll be working
Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.
Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.
The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria. Ample onsite parking is available with only a short walk from the carpark to the hospital.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated high level clinical expertise and knowledge with experience in hand therapy assessment and treatment, including the management of novel and complex presentations, static/dynamic splinting and wound / scar management
- Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and clinical education of students
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in quality improvement, evidence based practice, research and service development activities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in a range of programs
- Demonstrated ability to apply independent professional judgment whilst working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated high level organisation and time management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing development in the area of Hand Therapy eg Australian Hand Therapy association full membership / Certified Hand Therapist Qualification / relevant post- graduate qualification or demonstrated willingness to undertake further qualification in Hand Therapy
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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