Senior Occupational Therapist, Orthopaedics & Surgical
Join the occupational therapy team at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital in a part-time position.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 8 October 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.30 per hour
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ695147
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.30 per hour
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ695147
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.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
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
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Occupational Therapy Department
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Occupational Therapy Department
What you'll be doing
The purpose of the position is to provide specialised orthopaedic & surgical Occupational Therapy services as part of an acute, multidisciplinary team.
The purpose of the position is to provide specialised orthopaedic & surgical Occupational Therapy services as part of an acute, multidisciplinary team.
The position has responsibility for planning, co-ordinating and implementing evidence based practice in addition to providing clinical expertise and specialised knowledge, with specific occupational therapy assessment and treatment skills in orthopaedics & surgery.
The position has line responsibility for the guidance of Level 1/2 staff members using specialised occupational therapist skills in orthopaedics & surgery, and may include responsibility for a Level 1/2 occupational therapist in the respiratory / cardiac ward.
The position will provide a Thursday & Friday service.
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.
- Evidence of advanced occupational therapy expertise and clinical reasoning skills within the clinical area of orthopaedics and general surgery. Additionally, experience in cardiac & respiratory occupational therapy service provision will be highly regarded.
- Experience providing advice, support or supervision to occupational therapy colleagues and students, primarily in the clinical area of orthopaedics and general surgery.
- Demonstrated substantial practical experience in prioritising patients, providing effective clinical handover and working with occupational therapy colleagues to efficiently manage patient load in an acute hospital setting.
- Must be available to work on Thursdays and Fridays.
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For role related queries or questions contact Melinda Hunt on Melinda.Hunt@health.nsw.gov.au or 0439 962 820
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 (Page 11). 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: 1 October 2026
