Occupational Therapist
Join Narrabri Community Health as an Occupational Therapist - make a difference with top-tier support, mentorship, and clinical excellence
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Applications Close: Monday 27th January 2025
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About your new role:
Narrabri Community Health Service has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to provide a high-quality clinical service to clients/patients/consumers and their families/carers to ensure the provision of optimal outcomes for clients/patients/consumers of the service. The successful applicant will be supported with orientation, links with clinical supervision, Northern Clinical Networks meetings and mentoring.
Narrabri Community Health Service is a welcoming and caring place of employment. A person that is open to learning, who is friendly and proactive, with a sense of humour, would enjoy employment here!
The staff support each other and are genuine in their care of patients. We offer the highest standard of patient care, advocating for their individual needs in care planning. We work together to make a difference resourcing each other’s skills.
Where you'll be working:
Narrabri Community Health, nestled within the Narrabri Hospital grounds, offers comprehensive care through its 28-bed inpatient unit. Our dedicated team of Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Physiotherapists, Community Nurses, and specialists in mother and baby programs work together to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. Committed to Closing the Gap and achieving excellence, we foster a supportive environment that encourages seeking help and values professional and respectful feedback. Our cohesive team embraces diversity, respects differences, and celebrates collective successes.
Living in Narrabri means access to the stunning wilderness of Mount Kaputar and the picturesque Namoi Valley, perfect for outdoor adventures like canoeing, camping, and exploring volcanic formations. Enjoy the Artesian Bore baths, visit the CSIRO Australia Telescope, or explore the monthly markets for fresh produce. Social connections are vital, and Narrabri offers numerous sports and clubs for all ages, including water polo, bushwalking, rugby, netball, and touch football. Narrabri is a community where you can thrive, enjoying a vibrant and active lifestyle.
- Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
Additional Information:
- Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Philpott on Sharon.Philpott@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
