Senior Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation - Incentives Offered
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- Occupational Therapist
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- REQ581270 Requisition #
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- Jun 10, 2025 Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to May 2026) / Job Share Considered
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 7 July 2025 – 11:59pm
Senior Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation - Up to 5k Incentives Offered
Bathurst Health Service
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Rehabilitation. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic group of Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants and strong Multi-Disciplinary team at Bathurst Hospital as a Senior Clinician in the Rehabilitation services.
The Occupational Therapy Department at Bathurst Hospital is a group of friendly, enthusiastic and innovative therapists and Allied Health Assistants who are welcoming and willing to foster growth and development in their colleagues.
The team works across the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Acute and Rehabilitation wards, Outpatients, Community and Sub-Acute Outreach to nearby towns. The Department enjoys strong relationships with their Allied Health colleagues and multidisciplinary teams and participates in the supervision of undergraduate Occupational Therapy University students.
As a rural role you have lots of opportunities for learning and development, including with other OT teams across our district. Have an area of interest?
That’s great! We nurture and support learning in specific areas, so you can be the team specialist in that area and share your knowledge.
You’ll work with a team passionate about community care, you and your career. The team is here for you, supporting you through settling in to the team and town, developing your clinical skills and helping you chart your career.
This is a great opportunity to further your career in a regional city with all services, no commuting time and just a quick hop to Sydney. Join us!
Multiple positions are available with contract end dates in January 2026 and May 2026 respectively.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Fairlie Campbell on (02) 6330 5140 or at fairlie.campbell@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
