Occupational Therapist (Level 3) - Community Palliative Care
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to May 2026; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per week + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ591121
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
This is an exciting senior clinical position working with community Palliative Care patients in SLHD. The position works collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and is provided clinical supervision. The position is also responsible for the clinical supervision of the junior clinician at RPAH inpatient palliative care, oncology and haematology.
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.
For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.
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For enquiries, please contact Michael Berbari on (02) 9153 2000 or via email at Michael.Berbari@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 1 August 2025
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
