Level 3 Maitland HITH Occupational Therapist

Make Your Mark in Occupational Therapy, where person-centred care and professional development go hand in hand

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Until May 2027
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 per hour- $60.86 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ673453
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Applications Close: Sunday. 12th July 2026


Where you'll be working
Maitland HITH is based at Maitland Hospital and sees patients who are on the virtual HITH ward and patients recently discharged from hospital. It is a small, allied health team that covers the geographical areas of Maitland, Kurri Kurri and parts of Cessnock.
 

The Opportunity
The Maitland HITH Occupational Therapist will work along the other occupational therapist on the team to provide wholistic, rapid response care based in the community. They will be skilled in assessments, equipment prescription, home modifications and will help the patient navigate options for longer term support. The Maitland HITH OT will be line managed by the Allied Health Service Manager for HITH and be supported professionally by the Integrated Care Occupational Therapy Head of Discipline. The OT will have links to the Greater Newcastle HITH team and be supported operationally by the HITH Nurse Unit Manager.

The Maitland HITH Occupational Therapist will have great, well rounded clinical skills. They will have the ability to manage their time and prioritise. They will be flexible and adaptable and work with the multidisciplinary team. They will be committed to evidence-based care and have an interest in building a solid model of care. The position requires effective clinical decision-making, caseload management, and accurate documentation. The role reports to the Occupational Therapy Team Leader or Allied Health Manager and may provide support or supervision to students as required. Support will be provided via Allied Health Service Manager and Occupational Therapy Head of Discipline

1. Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
2. Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances.

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:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• 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 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.

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 high level clinical experience with sound knowledge of aged care and community principles including multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary care.
2. Demonstrated high level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences and use virtual care platforms.
3. Evidence of ability to build and maintain cooperative professional and therapeutic relationships with key stakeholders, patients and their carers
    

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