Senior Occupational Therapist, Severe Burns Unit
An exciting opportunity exists for a Permanent Part Time Senior Occupational Therapist in the Severe Burns Unit, RNSH
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $61.21 - $63.30 per hour
Hours Per Week: 30
Requisition ID: REQ681727
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $61.21 - $63.30 per hour
Hours Per Week: 30
Requisition ID: REQ681727
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Where you'll be working
Occupational Therapy, Severe Burns Unit, RNSH
What you'll be doing
The senior Occupational Therapist- Burns & Plastics will provide clinical expertise and knowledge to provide care and treatment to patients within the RNS Severe Burns Unit. This position will also provide clinical leadership within the RNSH occupational therapy service including optimisation of care delivery and may participate in teaching and supervision. This role may also work within the broader RNSH occupational therapy team to provide clinical assistance and collaboration as needed and participate with the weekend roster on a rotating basis.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Evidence of extensive clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist Level 2.
- Demonstrated Clinical Experience in knowledge in the provision of occupational therapy in Burns & plastics including ability to provide Occupational Therapy assessment, Trauma informed care, Burn wound assessment & treatment, Scar management practices and experience in the prescription of therapeutic modalities including thermoplastic splinting, contact mediums and prescription of pressure care garments.
- Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.
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For role related queries or questions contact Kylie Davis on kylie.williams4@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 11 August 2026
