Rehabilitation Coordinator
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- Occupational Therapist
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- REQ581782 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
An exciting temporary role exists for Rehabilitation Coordinator join the Mental Health Rehabilitation Program Team at Macquarie Hospital
The Rehabilitation Coordinator is part of a team leading a service wide approach to the provision of rehabilitation opportunities at Macquarie Hospital.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 17 August 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist (Level 4)
Remuneration: $2,331.57 - $2,388.09 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ581782
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Macquarie Hospital Rehabilitation Day Program and Mental Health Consumer Homeless Intensive Rehabilitation Program
What you'll be doing
As an integral part of the hospital Rehabilitation team, the Rehabilitation Coordinator will p rovide leadership and expert advice within the service in regard to clinical rehabilitation. The role will provide and coordinate clinical rehabilitation services that promote recovery and reduce functional decline associated with severe and enduring mental health diagnoses, utilising a range of targeted evidence-based interventions. The Rehabilitation Coordinator is part of a team leading a service wide approach to the provision of rehabilitation opportunities at Macquarie Hospital. The position works across the service supporting clinical teams to ensure that evidenced informed/based rehabilitation opportunities, within a clearly defined model of care, are available for all consumers either through individual or group rehabilitation programs.
Hospital wide rehabilitation will provide adaptable, focused opportunities that are within the capacity of the consumer and support their return to a meaningful life in the community.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Qualification recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and demonstrated experience as an Occupational Therapist Level 2 or above.
- Demonstrate ability to lead clinical work, expert assessment and intervention under the trauma inform and recovery frameworks for people living with complex severe mental illness and substance disorder.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in quality improvement project, research and development of evidence-based program for mental health rehabilitation service.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Ruffita Wijaya Oey on Ruffita.WijayaOey@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 20 June 2025
