Occupational Therapist Lvl 3 - Paediatrics – Eurobodalla

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Community Clinician
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REQ698641 Requisition #

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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Location: Eurobodalla Regional Hospital
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Lvl 3
Remuneration: $121,568 - $125,507
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ698641
Applications Close: 28 October 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist – Helping Patients Regain Independence
Are you passionate about empowering patients to overcome challenges and improve their quality of life?
At Eurobodalla Regional Hospital our Occupational Therapists play a vital role in supporting patients through recovery, rehabilitation, and everyday activities. From helping patients regain mobility to adapting environments, your expertise will enable meaningful improvements in their lives.
Be part of something bigger—empower lives, support recovery, and grow your career in rural health.

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Where you'll be working
The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (ERH) is a new hospital currently under construction on the stunning Southern NSW coast, set to open in 2027 bringing state-of-the-art facilities and expanded services to the region. Located in south-east Moruya, under four hours drive from Sydney and only two hours from Canberra. ERH will be larger than both the current Batemans Bay and Moruya hospitals combined.  Designed with future growth in mind, ERH has the capacity to expand as the needs of the community evolve.  

You can learn more about the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital here. 

What you'll be doing
 The Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing quality. 
Occupational therapy services to children, adolescents and their families in the Southern NSW Local Health District in order to meet their health and wellbeing needs.

Selection Criteria

  1. Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Occupational Therapist.

  2. Well-developed skills and clinical experience in child and adolescent assessments and interventions.

  3. Demonstrated proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  4. Extensive knowledge, clinical proficiency and ability to work with minimal supervision, and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  5. Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work / caseload across a regional area.
  6. Demonstrated commitment to professional development, lead planning and evaluation of team activities, quality improvement and evidence based practice.
  7. Demonstrated ability to provide and coordinate staff and student supervision.
  8. Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.


We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.
 

Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Dani.Mcparland@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au

 

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For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Reade on Lisa.Reade@health.nsw.gov.au

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