Senior Occupational Therapist (AYAH)
Manly's Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH) is seeking an experienced, Senior Occupational Therapist to join our unique and brilliant team.
Employment Type: Part Time Temporary until 17 February 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ583496
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: Your role is based at Manly AYAH with flexibility to work at Mona Vale Hospital (sub-acute adult inpatients), depending on workload requirements.
What you'll be doing: Providing clinical specialist care for 16 to 30-year-old patients with life-limiting illness including symptom management, end-of-life care, and care coordination support in the transition from children’s to adult services.
This role seeks an OT with flexibility to provide assistance with non-clinical tasks such as assisting with patient outings, diversional activities and fundraising events.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and current Australian Occupational Therapy registration (AHPRA). Current unrestricted NSW Class C Driver’s Licence (or equivalent).
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills including verbal, written and multidisciplinary liaison. Excellent decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation. Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve and set priorities in complex situations.
- Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical and administrative demands.
- Evidence of advanced clinical skills and demonstrated significant experience in the provision of occupational therapy services for palliative care clients including pain and symptom management. Experience working with adolescents and young adults highly desirable.
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For role related queries or questions contact Alexandra Cehak on Alex.Cehak@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.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 29 June 2025
Interviews: 1 July 2025
