Occupational Therapy Emergency Department Level 4 - Locum

🌿Join our team as an Occupational Therapist and make a meaningful difference by empowering people to live more independently, confidently and to their fullest potential.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until July 2027
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4
Remuneration: $131,585 - $134,775 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ699348
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Applications Close: Wednesday, 28th October 2026


Where you'll be working
Tamworth Hospital, a major Rural Referral Hospital on Kamilaroi Gamilaraay Country, is home to a busy emergency department team of doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals serving the New England region. Within this team environment, you will work closely with physiotherapists, social workers, and pharmacists to deliver holistic care. Our close-knit acute Occupational Therapy team values inclusivity, shared learning, and mutual support. You will play a key role in providing expert guidance on complex cases, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to weekend acute service coverage. This is a great opportunity to join a team that loves teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and making a real impact together.

The Opportunity
As the Level 4 Occupational Therapist, you’ll be at the heart of Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital’s fast-paced emergency department, working with patients of all ages, to keep care moving and prevent unnecessary admissions. You will help patients get home safely and sooner by facilitating timely discharges, efficiently completing assessments for those who need admission, and reducing repeat Emergency Department visits through comprehensive evaluations. This may include completing home visits and using assistive technology where needed. You’ll play a key role in improving bed flow and easing pressure on acute services, while also stepping up on weekends to keep things running smoothly. 

Beyond patient care, you’ll be a trusted mentor supporting acute OT colleagues with complex cases and sharing strategies to tackle bed block. Education is an important part of the role too - you’ll regularly upskill ED staff, supervise other staff and coordinate equipment for ED. This is a unique role for someone who loves problem-solving, teamwork, and making a real impact on patient journeys.

You’ll receive a comprehensive orientation to HNELHD and the Tamworth facility, ensuring you feel confident and connected from day one. We know that continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for maintaining AHPRA registration, so this is very much supported! Our OT department has a strong, well-established culture of learning, collaboration, and professional growth, with regular opportunities for education, skill-building, and knowledge-sharing.
 

About You
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist that can display the below qualities. 

✨ The ability to identify and triage potential clients and not have to wait for referral to commence interventions. 
✨ The ability to recognise and assist in other clinical areas when required to facilitate discharge and reduce bed block.
✨ Strong communication skills and a great team player.

If this sounds like you, look no further and press apply today!  

Requirements

1.  Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA 

What we can offer you

Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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. Extensive experience and demonstrated ability to build and maintain co-operative professional and therapeutic relationships
2. Demonstrated extensive clinical experience in their field, and ability to develop clinical care plans for complex clinical situations
3. Extensive experience with meeting the supervision needs of other staff and students.
4. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership to individuals and teams
    

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
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For role related queries or questions contact Trudy Wheeldon on Trudy.Wheeldon@health.nsw.gov.au