Occupational Therapist
Be challenged by interesting work and join a supportive team that thinks differently!
Remuneration: $108,595 – $112,114 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until June 2025
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ532617
Closing Date: Sunday 17th November 2024
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About the role:
This dynamic role will see you manage your own caseload, delivering clinical services to clients eligible for CHSP-funded aged care services. This includes conducting home and equipment assessments, making recommendations, and implementing modifications across the New England area.
You will receive comprehensive on the job training and further education as well as the chance to attend regular networking events.
Tamworth is a modern, progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree-covered mountains. Renowned for its diversity and experiences, Tamworth proves that a rural lifestyle can be complimented by a thriving city experience. Make life-long friends and embrace the incredible lifestyle that Tamworth has to offer!
You will be joining our skilled multidisciplinary team, working closely with our other Occupational Therapists, ranging from Levels 1 through to 4. We are a social team, and enjoy regular breakfast meetings together.
About You:
We are looking for a team player with strong problem-solving skills. This role is perfect for someone who has a passion for public health and working within aged care.
Requirements:
- Occupational Therapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
Additional Information:
- 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.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full time vacancies
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Hana Skilton on Hana.Skilton@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
