Occupational Therapist (Level 3) - Hand Therapy
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ598691
Sydney Local Health District has a long and proud history of delivering care in the community including prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care services designed to improve and support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a senior clinician in a busy outpatient hand therapy service, primarily seeing patients for post-surgery/post-acute therapy; working in the Hands, Plastics and Orthopaedics clinics and seeing patients with chronic hand conditions. The position works in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team and will be provided regular clinical supervision, as well as be responsible for the supervision of junior clinicians.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor, postgraduate degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA, with experience at Level 2 or higher.
- Advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Occupational Therapy.
- Ability to independently problem solve, apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Current NSW driver's licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For further information, please contact Lara Fernandez via email at Lara.Fernandez@health.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9515 9926.
Applications Close: 7 September 2025
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
