Occupational Therapist Level 1/2

A new position awaits for you at John Hunter Childrens Hospital!

Remuneration: $73,427 – $85,800 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until Jan 2026
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl ½
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ540006
Closing Date: 19/01/24

About the role:
The Occupational Therapy service at John Hunter Children's Hospital provides inpatient services to children admitted to general medical and surgical wards, oncology, adolescents, neonatal intensive care unit and paediatric intensive care. Outpatient services are provided for children referred to the Occupational Therapy service or through multidisciplinary specialty clinics. 

This Level 1/2 Occupational Therapy position provides the opportunity for the successful candidate to administer assessment and intervention for children who are both inpatients and outpatients of the John Hunter Children's Hospital, with a particular focus on orthopaedic and surgical interventions. The successful candidate will be supported in their role by the occupational therapy team, allied health teams and medical and nursing staff with which they will regularly interact. This is a temporary 10-month maternity leave contract commencing March 2025 for completion in January 2026.

If this sounds like you, we would love to see you apply!

• You can demonstrate patient and family focused behaviours
• You have the ability to plan and prioritise tasks and the capacity to promote the occupational therapy role in all aspects of their work
• You enjoy applying cooperative teamwork strategies,

What we can offer you: 

At Hunter New England Health 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 
• 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
• You can access scholarships or grants to support your ongoing training and professional development Scholarships & Grants for Health Care Education & Training | HETI 

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 
• 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.  

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Brooke Drelincourt on Brooke.Drelincourt@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 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
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.