Occupational Therapist (Lvl 3) - NSW Refugee Health Service - Temp FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ607505 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until June 2027
Location: Health Services Building Liverpool
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per week
Requisition ID: REQ607505
Application Close Date: 12/10/2025
Interview Date Range: 15/10/2025 – 22/10/2025
Contact Details: Joanne Corcoran – 0416 226 273 | Joanne.Corcoran@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
NSW Refugee Health Service is currently seeking an experienced occupational therapist who possesses excellent attention to detail, an energetic attitude and enjoys working with others. We currently have a temporary full-time position available.
The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience in providing occupational therapy services for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds living with disability and understand the health needs of newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers.
The NSW Refugee Health Service is known for being a friendly, dynamic, multicultural environment. Applicants will work business hours and may be eligible for flexible work arrangements. You will help us give newly arrived patients from a refugee background a great welcome to the health system.
You will be based in the heart of Liverpool, not in the hospital, and be close to public transport, public schools, and a major shopping centre. You’ll have the chance to work closely with patients and the community whilst being exposed to a variety of disciplines and specialities. The multidisciplinary team at NSW Refugee Health Service works across metropolitan Sydney and also provides support to NSW Health services supporting refugees and asylum seekers in regional and rural areas.
What You'll be Doing
You will be working within a larger multidisciplinary team to support the provision of short term, safe, timely and compassionate care to newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers in the community, particularly those with a disability.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Population Health aims to protect and promote the health of the local population, reduce health inequalities, and achieve optimal health and wellbeing for all residents of South Western Sydney.
The services provided include prevention, early intervention, and health promotion programs designed to help individuals and families adopt healthy behaviours and avoid illness. The team works in partnership with the community to create health-promoting physical and social environments, ensuring accessible, fair, and culturally appropriate services.
SWSLHD Population Health is committed to continuous quality improvement and environmental sustainability, upholding the district's CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.
Working here means being part of a dedicated team focused on leading care and building healthier communities.
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.
- Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy or other qualification deemed appropriate by the employer, with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 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.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and significant experience in the provision of occupational therapy services for people from culturally diverse backgrounds living with a disability, including understanding of NDIS and ENABLE processes.
- Demonstrated experience in the identification of evidence-based practice and/or development of treatment protocols.
- Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process.
- Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision and mentoring of staff and/or students.
Demonstrated understanding of the needs of newly arrived refugees. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to social justice, and to the issues of access and equity in health.
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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.
