Occupational Therapist (Level 4) Statewide Burns Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4
Remuneration: $126,524 - $129,591 per Annum + Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ614980
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
Concord Repatriation General Hospital has a well-earned reputation for excellence in healthcare for over 70 years. Building on its proud heritage of caring for the Veteran community, the hospital now services the local communities of Concord, Strathfield, Burwood and beyond.
Daily requirements of the Burns OT role:
Wound management including management of blisters hyper-granulation and hyper keratosis
Scar assessment management including scar massage, compression garment, silicone gel sheet
Positioning and splinting post Burns acute and management
Hand therapy post Burns, graft and flap
Hand function retraining, desensitization
Complex discharge planning
Telehealth for rural patients
Collaboration with multi-disciplinary team
Return to home and work
Liaison with worker's compensation.
Management of Burns in- patient and out- patient.
Supervision for Burns level 1-2 OT and Level 3 Hands OT
For more information, please view the Position Description
- Bachelor or post graduate degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Occupational Therapy.
- Extensive experience and demonstrated ability in building and maintaining professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of written, verbal, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month paid Parental Leave & 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.
The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym
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.
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For enquiries, please contact Emma Dixon on Emma.dixon4@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 3 December 2025
