Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

Make a meaningful impact in rehabilitation while growing your expertise alongside a highly experienced OT team.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $76,364 - $108,943 per annum + super + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Rankin Park Centre
Requisition ID: REQ661629
Applications Close: Monday, 1st June 2026


Where you'll be working:
The Rankin Park Occupational Therapy team is an experienced and supportive rehabilitation team based in New Lambton, NSW. Working within Rankin Park Centre, you’ll join a service committed to evidence-based practice and achieving the best possible outcomes for patients through collaborative, person-centred care.

You’ll be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team with extensive experience managing complex rehabilitation presentations and supporting patients through every stage of their recovery journey.

About the role:
This position sits within the inpatient rehabilitation team, providing evidence-based care to adults across a diverse casemix including:

• Aged care rehabilitation
• Amputation
• Neurological impairment
• Debility

You’ll deliver both individual and group-based occupational therapy interventions while working closely within a strong multidisciplinary team environment. A key focus of the role is discharge planning and supporting patients to achieve safe, meaningful outcomes.

The casemix at Rankin Park Centre is often complex, making this an excellent opportunity to further develop advanced clinical reasoning, reflective practice, and rehabilitation skills.

The role reports to the Occupational Therapy Manager (Level 5), with structured supervision and mentoring provided by an experienced Team Leader.

About you:
We’re looking for an Occupational Therapist who:

• Is passionate about rehabilitation and evidence-based practice
• Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning and reflective practice skills
• Has excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Brings creativity, professionalism, and a positive approach to representing the OT profession
• Thrives working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Support and development:

• Support and mentoring from highly experienced rehabilitation clinicians
• Structured supervision and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to complex and rewarding clinical presentations
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunities to grow your rehabilitation expertise and clinical confidence

Requirements:

• Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA. Please upload a copy of your qualification/s with your CV.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

 

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• 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.

How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

1. Demonstrated recent post graduate experience managing diverse clinical presentations in a subacute rehabilitation setting.

2. Experience working with an adult caseload, including experience in management of aged care, amputee and neurological impairments.