Occupational Therapist
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $38.51 - $54.94 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay) + NSW Health (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)’
Location: Parkes, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 24
Applications Close: 8 January 2025– 11:59pm
Occupational Therapist- Incentives Offered
Parkes Health Service
About the role
Lachlan Health service Occupational Therapy department provides generalist Occupational Therapy services to the communities of Parkes and Forbes NSW. The successful applicant will be working at Parkes Campus site.
Working Days and hours are flexible to suit individual circumstances.
The Occupational Therapy department provides services to the inpatient units, as well as community adult and paediatric caseloads. There is opportunity to develop skills in other areas if desired.
This role is primarily working in the community setting completing home visits. The community OT completes functional assessments and makes recommendations for equipment or modifications to enable clients to improve their safety and independence. There may be opportunity to also work within other caseloads within the department including paediatrics and the inpatient (sub-acute) setting.
Parkes hospital was newly built in 2015 making it a modern contemporary facility. The Occupational Therapy team is supported by a clinical department OT senior, and you will be working within in a friendly small team environment and a larger friendly community health environment.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Early in your career? Get AHEAD!
Kick-start your career with Western NSW LHD’s Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program. This unique program provides early-career allied health professionals with:
· Support as you commence your role and throughout your first two years in the District
· Connection with a peer network of allied health professionals
· Professional education and interdisciplinary workshops building professional capability in a range of areas, including leadership and quality improvement
· Career development opportunities both within and beyond the program
The AHEAD program is open to early-career allied health professionals in Western NSW LHD. Find out more here: AHEAD program information
Hear from our early-career professionals: WNSWLHD Allied Health Rural Graduate program
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Amanda Prince, Senior Occupational Therapist on 02 6850 7121 or at Amanda.Prince@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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