Occupational Therapist (Lvl 1) - New Graduate
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ528871 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until December 2026
Location: SWSLHD District Wide
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1
Remuneration: $1,359.63 - $1,588.75 per week
Requisition ID: REQ528871
Application Close Date: 17/11/2024
Interview Date Range: 20/11/2024 - 27/11/2024
Contact Details:
- Primary and Community Health: Jennifer Seage – Jennifer.seage@health.nsw.gov.au (Bankstown Community Health Centre or Rosemeadow Community Health Centre):
- Liverpool Hospital: Kristy Holman – kristy.holman@health.nsw.gov.au (Rainbow Cottage)
What We Offer
- Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading (Full Time & Part Time Employees)
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Smart Salary
- Workplace Giving Program
- Discounted Gym Membership through Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Opportunity
South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking passionate and dedicated new graduate occupational therapists to join our teams for 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in public health and make a meaningful impact on the lives of paediatric clients and their families across the district. As an Occupational Therapist working within these paediatric teams you will have the opportunity to gain comprehensive experience and contribute to patient care in a supportive environment. We provide access to regular supervision and individualised support to ensure development of your Paediatric clinical skills.
We have 3 positions available between Liverpool Hospital and Primary and Community Health (Bankstown CHC and Rosemeadow CHC) and offer a unique chance to develop your skills in a diverse range of paediatric clinical areas.
Who Can Apply
We welcome applications from current occupational therapy students who are scheduled to graduate and obtain AHPRA registration by February 2025. This also includes occupational therapy students from universities who have obtained mid-year graduation in 2024 and eligible for AHPRA registration. Priority will be given to Australian residents.
Need More Information?
Join us for our Information Sessions where you can ask us questions and find out more about the opportunities available!
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Wednesday 06 November 2024 |
12.30pm - 1.00pm |
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Monday 11 November 2024 |
12.30pm - 1.00pm |
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Completing Final Semester of a Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy, with eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of knowledge and commitment to the application of quality improvement and evidence based practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in a range of programs
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional education
- Demonstrated clinical experience in Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in a Paediatric setting.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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